Research Focus 1: exploration of genetic and evolutional mechanisms of coastal disasters. The main research contents include: (1) sea level rise and its impact; (2) transformation of storm surge and tsunami in shallow water; (3) formation and propagation of typhoon induced waves; (4) study of saltwater intrusion on estuarine coast.

Research Focus 2: coastal disaster prediction and forecast. The main research contents include: (1) storm-surge disaster prediction technology (tropical storm, short-term forecast of typhoon tracks, establishment of typhoon warning system); (2) study on the destructive coastal dynamic process and its impact on sediment transport; (3) prediction of environmental factors for estuarine and coastal regions.

Research Focus 3: coastal disaster protection. The main research contents include: (1) design standards of coastal protection buildings; (2) new type and new technology of coastal protection engineering; (3) evaluation and extension of coastal protection works;

Research Focus 4: coastal disaster assessment and management. The main research contents include: (1) assessment on ecological environment, social and economic impact; (2) establishment of countermeasures and management of coastal disasters.