The students and faculty of the PPGOB investigate topics in several areas of oceanography, from basic ecological questions to more applied research. The PPGOB acts in an interdisciplinary way, interacting with other areas of oceanography and other sciences, advancing knowledge about the use, management, and conservation of marine resources; also, focus on threats to the integrity of the oceans and their organisms, and even on technological development and innovation. The PPGOB research lines are divided into: