Project Partners
Our Collaborators
DeePCMED brings together a dynamic network of leading marine research institutions from six countries. Our partners collaborate to strengthen deep-sea observations, develop predictive models, and build capacity in ocean science.
Partners & Institutions
INSTM (National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies)
Country: Tunisia
Role: Lead Institution – Sana Ben Ismail
ISMAR (Institute of Marine Sciences)
Country: Italy
Role: Hydrographic Observations – Katrin Schroeder
L-Università ta’ Malta (University of Malta)
Country: Malta
Role: Marine Ecosystem Research – Adam Gauci, Alan Deidun
CNRDPA (National Center for Research in Aquaculture & Fisheries)
Country: Algeria
Role: Regional Collaboration – Ahmad Inal
SIO (Second Institute of Oceanography)
Country: China
Role: Digital DEPTH Coordination – Yuntao Wang
Institute Pierre Simon Laplace (IPSL) / Laboratoire d’Océanographie et du Climat: Expérimentations et Approches Numériques (LOCEAN)
Country: France
Role: Chemical Oceanography and Paleoclimate– Marie Alexandrine Sicre

Our Shared Mission
Together, our partners are committed to:
- Enhancing ocean observations through advanced technology and sustained monitoring at key Mediterranean locations
- Advancing scientific understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and their responses to climate change
- Developing predictive tools and digital platforms for informed ocean governance and marine conservation
- Building capacity among researchers, particularly from developing nations, through training and knowledge exchange
- Supporting the UN Ocean Decade vision: “The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want”
Our collaborative approach ensures that diverse expertise, perspectives, and regional knowledge contribute to solutions for protecting ocean health in the face of global climate change.
Interested in Collaborating?
DeePCMED welcomes collaborations with research institutions, policy-makers, and organizations committed to advancing ocean science and marine conservation. If you are interested in joining our network or learning more about partnership opportunities, please contact us.
