Following the "1+X+N" model and leveraging on the whole chain advantages of the CAS in innovation resources, seven interdisciplinary research clusters in fields like marine engineering equipment, marine resource utilization, marine disaster prevention and control, and others will be built. Synergic, cross-field research with large teams will be conducted, and efforts will be made to secure support from government and enterprises and their participation. Incentives will be offered to encourage achievement transformation, boost the development of marine emerging industries, and shape new engines powering the replacement of old drivers with new ones.