The Institute of Oceanography is one of the three institutes of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research. The scientific strategy of the Institute is continuously updated and refined following the targets, priorities, and needs set at the European and national level. Research conducted supports the sustainable development of sectors underlined by the EU Blue Growth strategy (aquaculture, tourism, ocean energy, seabed exploitation). This is made possible through the coordination of several research projects focused on the science-policy interface.