The Hellenic Centre for Marine Research aims to carry out scientific and technological research, and experimental development, dissemination and implementation of produced results, especially in the fields of study and protection of the hydrosphere, its organisms, its interface with the atmosphere, the coast and the sea bottom, the physical, chemical, biological and geological conditions that prevail and regulate the above mentioned systems with: a) the production of products and supply of services b) the support of decision-making concerning the general public, the economy and culture c) their economical exploitation either by the HCMR and/or by its employees or by third parties.