Research, by definition, varies in the eyes of the beholder, but in essence, it is a body of work that leads to increased knowledge about a problem.
Some research is focused and can lead to valuable short-term answers.
The public is waiting for these solutions and they are quickly assimilated. This type of research is high priority for many, including Sea Grant. Other research lays the groundwork for what may become solutions for the future. This type of research may be broad or focused, but is often associated with some of the most perplexing natural resource problems of our region. The answers that come from it may not be immediately applicable.