In order to develop research, teaching and activities in the marine affairs and industries, be devoted to combing the theory and practice for connecting ocean affairs and industry, integrate the existing teaching research and subsidiary unit resources in the field of marine affairs of the University, the Center of Marine Affairs Studies of Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the Center) was established followed by the guideline of “The Establishment and Management of the Center, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology.