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They have an integrated perception of the function of the Ocean and the Coastal Zone, both as ecosystems and as climatic factors.
- They have extensive specialized knowledge on the field of Marine Sciences, which includes the most modern scientific developments, comprising the basis for original thinking and research activity.
- They show critical understanding of the principles, theories, methodologies and practices for a specific field of Marine Sciences, along with its interconnection with other cognitive domains.
- They are capable of formulating research hypothesis of particular scientific interest in their cognitive domain, design methods for checking the hypotheses (through laboratory experiments or field observations), deductively consider the correctness of hypotheses and apply a critical analysis in relation to the existing scientific knowledge.
- They easily operate scientific instruments and methodologies from their field of specialization, both in the laboratory and in the field.
- They analyse the scientific outcomes using statistical and calculative tools.
- They operate and programme computers in order to solve scientific problems.
- They apply with originality any specialized knowledge obtained through their doctorate to research, to analysis and to the development of innovative solutions for complex, interdisciplinary or pioneering issues.
- They are capable of evaluating and developing modern scientific research and studies relevant to Marine Sciences.
- They transmit knowledge to specialised audience or laymen with clarity, sufficiency, and accuracy.
- They apply with professionalism the specialised knowledge and competencies acquired from their doctorate and efficiently deal with new, interdisciplinary or unforeseen issues.
- They are capable of presenting in a structured and clear method the research outcomes of a study in a scientific text and publish them in international scientific journals.
¬- They are capable of preparing proposals for research programmes.