Aquaculture - research on culture of fish, mollusks, crustaceans and plants. Also offering education programs, aquaculture feasibility and implementation plans.

Biomedical Marine Research - emphasizing drug discovery from marine organisms

Dolphin Research and Conservation - State of Florida "Protect Wild Dolphins" specialty license plate funded research program, population studies, strandings, rehabilitation, release.

Engineering - research, design, prototyping, and fabrication of tools, instruments and vehicles for in-water use, engineering project management services.

Marine Education - the Marine Education program offers a diverse menu of marine science programs including field trips, camps, after school programs, courses, internships, post-doctoral fellowships and workshops for students, teachers, and the general public.

Marine Mammal Research and Conservation - State of Florida "Protect Florida's Whales" specialty license plate-funded research and education program, research, veterinary training, medical response and pathology studies of marine mammals, including manatees, whales and dolphins.

Marine Operations - operation and maintenance of three ocean-going ships and three research submersibles, as well as a fleet of small boats intended for estuarine use.

Marine Science - advanced research in estuarine, coastal and deep water ecosystems.