Its mission is to provide initial, continuous, and postgraduate training with high standards of quality in the fields of Tourism and Marine Sciences and Technologies. The institution is dedicated to developing research activities and providing services, aiming to train professionals with a high level of preparation in scientific, technical, and cultural aspects. This includes conducting research and investigative activities, organizing projects for professional updating and retraining, engaging in scientific, technical, and cultural exchange with similar institutions or those pursuing similar or convergent objectives, and offering services to the community in scientific and technological areas.