EurOcean operates through networks and relies, as far as possible, on the competent structures existing at national and European levels in order to implement its work programme.
It is presently staffed with director Laurent d'Ozouville, coordinator Telmo Carvalho and one scientific officer Rita Silva.
The main functions of the EurOcean staff are as following:

	Laurent d'Ozouville (Director) Email: dozouville@fct.mctes.pt Phone: (+351) 21 392 44 86 Laurent d'Ozouville is a former marine geologist. He has a large experience in scientific cooperation at European and international level. Before joining EurOcean in September 2001, he was Executive Secretary of the European Science Foundation Marine Board. He is co-editor of the ESF Marine Board Position Paper "Integrating Marine Science in Europe" (2002). At EurOcean, Dr. d'Ozouville is in charge of running the EurOcean Office, implementing the activities of EurOcean and managing the EurOcean organisation.
	Telmo Carvalho (Office Coordinator) Email: telmo.carvalho@fct.mctes.pt Phone: (+351) 21 392 44 95 Telmo Carvalho has a graduation in Social and Cultural Anthropology and specialised (MSc) in Science Policy. At EurOcean, Mr. Telmo Carvalho coordinates the information management of the EurOcean office and Electronic Portal, including the necessary IT developments. He is also the Webmaster of the MarinERA website.
	Rita Silva (Scientific Officer) Email: rita.silva@fct.mctes.pt Phone: (+351) 21 392 44 65 Rita Silva graduated in Anthropology and specialised in Science Indicators. Ms. Rita Silva is responsible for the information management of the Internet Portal, namely, for marine infrastructures: research vessels in Europe, underwater research vehicles and large exchangeable instruments. Ms Silva is also responsible for Marine Sciences Indicators.