Partners
EMSO EVOLVE Partners
Partners Map
EMSO-ERIC · Italy
European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and Water Column Observatory – European Research Infrastructure Consortium
EMSO ERIC is the European Research Infrastructure Consortium which consists in a system of regional facilities placed at key sites around Europe. It enables long-term, multidisciplinary observation of the seafloor and water column, delivers FAIR ocean data and services, fosters scientific excellence and innovation, and supports evidence-based decision-making to address major ocean and climate challenges.
CCMAR · Portugal
Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve
CCMAR contributes with expertise in long-term ocean observation, coastal and deep-sea ecosystem research, and marine technology. It supports the development and operation of EMSO observatories, strengthens data and service integration, contributes to capacity building through the EMSO Academy, and enhances user engagement and transnational access.
IPMA · Portugal
Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera
IPMA contributes national ocean observing capabilities, operational marine monitoring and environmental expertise. It supports harmonised observations, integration of Essential Ocean Variables, data quality, and the delivery of services connecting research infrastructures with operational oceanography and public authorities.
OGS · Italy
Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale
OGS contributes expertise in deep-sea observatories, marine geophysics and multidisciplinary ocean observation. It supports the redesign of the EMSO observing system, technological innovation, interoperable data services and long-term monitoring of geohazards and climate-related processes.
INGV · Italy
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia
INGV provides expertise in geophysics, seafloor monitoring and natural hazards. Its contribution focuses on integrating geohazard observations into EMSO, improving sensor networks, supporting multidisciplinary observing systems and strengthening monitoring of seismic and volcanic processes.
CNR · Italy
Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
CNR contributes multidisciplinary marine research, environmental monitoring and technology development. It supports harmonised observation practices, innovation in marine services, data interoperability and the scientific integration of EMSO across European research infrastructures. CNR has extensive expertise in managing oceanographic infrastructures and long-term marine observatories. Within EMSO-EVOLVE, CNR contributes to observatory operations, data integration and sustained marine observations, including the Western Mediterranean Sea regional facility.
IFREMER · France
Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer
IFREMER contributes advanced marine engineering, ocean observation technologies and operational expertise. It supports the development of next-generation observatories, FAIR data services, digital infrastructures and the delivery of innovative services for science, policy and the Blue Economy.
CNRS · France
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
CNRS contributes scientific excellence across oceanography, environmental sciences and technology. It supports the integration of multidisciplinary research, long-term observations, data harmonisation and collaboration with European research infrastructures and modelling communities.
AMU · France
Aix-Marseille Université
As an affiliated entity of CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université contributes academic expertise in marine sciences, supports research activities, knowledge transfer and training, and strengthens scientific cooperation within EMSO EVOLVE.
HCMR · Greece
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research
HCMR contributes expertise in marine observation, biodiversity and ocean processes. It supports observing system integration, long-term environmental monitoring, data services and the development of sustainable research infrastructure services across the Eastern Mediterranean.
UPC · Spain
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
UPC contributes engineering, ICT and marine technology expertise. It supports digital infrastructure development, sensor technologies, interoperability, AI-ready workflows and innovative solutions that strengthen EMSO's observing and data capabilities.
PLOCAN · Spain
Consorcio para el Diseño, Construcción, Equipamiento y Explotación de la Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias
PLOCAN contributes its offshore test-site infrastructure and expertise in marine technologies. It supports technology validation, observatory innovation, interoperability, capacity building and collaboration between research, industry and the Blue Economy.
GEOECOMAR · Romania
Institutul Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Geologie și Geoecologie Marină
GEOECOMAR contributes expertise in marine geology, geophysics and Black Sea observations. It strengthens basin-scale monitoring, geological hazard assessment, multidisciplinary observations and integration of regional observing capacities within EMSO.
MI · Ireland
Marine Institute
The Marine Institute contributes operational ocean observing, marine data management and policy support. It strengthens sustained observations, user-oriented services, interoperability and the connection between research infrastructures and societal applications.
IMEER NASU · Ukraine
State Organization Institute of Market and Economic & Ecological Researches of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
IMEER NASU contributes expertise in marine environmental and socio-economic research, supporting regional cooperation, sustainability assessment and the integration of Black Sea perspectives into EMSO's long-term observing strategy.
BLIT · United Kingdom
Blue Lobster IT Limited
Blue Lobster IT provides digital innovation and software development expertise. It supports the design of modern digital services, interoperable platforms, user-oriented tools, FAIR data implementation and the digital transformation of EMSO services.
AUEB · Greece
Athens University of Economics and Business – Research Center
ReSEES.AE4RIA at Athens University of Economics and Business conducts interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research on sustainable development, linking economy, society, climate, energy, natural resources and the environment. Through modelling, valuation, finance, AI, decision-support tools, stakeholder engagement and Living Labs, it designs evidence-based, investable and implementable solutions for climate resilience, sustainable oceans, the WEFE nexus, innovation, finance and education.
IMR · Norway
Institute of Marine Research
IMR contributes extensive expertise in marine ecosystem monitoring, fisheries and operational ocean observation. It supports harmonised observations, environmental data integration and the delivery of high-quality services for research and policy.
IEEE · France
IEEE France Section
IEEE contributes expertise in international best practices and standards, digital technologies and professional networking. It supports interoperability, standardisation, knowledge exchange and dissemination, facilitating the adoption of innovative technologies and interoperability across the EMSO infrastructure.