The GMA has set itself the goal of accompanying and supporting the development process of aquaculture along the value chain in the field of applied research. A research center was established at the Büsum site in 2009, which is set up in accordance with the latest scientific and technical specifications. In addition to carrying out their own R&D projects, interested parties from science and industry have the opportunity to carry out projects themselves on the premises of the GMA. In addition, the GMA maintains very close contacts with other companies in the sector through contract research projects and offers training and further education events