Defined as the government’s marine and freshwater science experts. With the mission of help keep seas, oceans and rivers healthy and productive and seafood safe and sustainable by providing data and advice to the UK Government and overseas partners. The focus of their work is to help tackle the serious global problems of climate change, marine litter, over-fishing and pollution in support of the UK’s commitments to a better future (for example the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Defra’s 25 year Environment Plan) through innovation and science.