Our Network
AFCSO connects research communities across France and China, linking laboratories, early-career scientists, and stakeholders to accelerate ocean discovery and responsible impact.
A Network Built in Layers
Instead of a single map, we think of the network as a set of connected layers—from research hubs to mobility pathways—so collaborations can form quickly and stay sustainable.
Research Hubs
Universities and institutes coordinating thematic programs in coastal dynamics, biogeochemistry, and marine ecology.
Mobility Pathways
Short-term visits, summer schools, and bilateral fellowships that keep teams aligned and early-career talent supported.
Open Knowledge
A practical approach to sharing outputs—reports, datasets, and methods—while respecting policies, ethics, and IP boundaries.
Bridge Partners
Industry and public stakeholders who co-design pilots, test solutions, and help translate research into ocean stewardship.
Partner Institutions
France
- apartmentSorbonne Université
- apartmentUniversité de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO)
- apartmentAix-Marseille Université
- apartmentCNRS — National Centre for Scientific Research
- apartmentIFREMER — French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea
China
- apartmentOcean University of China
- apartmentTongji University
- apartmentXiamen University
- apartmentCAS — Institute of Oceanology
- apartmentShanghai Jiao Tong University
International
- apartmentUN Decade of Ocean Science community
- apartmentRegional observing initiatives
- apartmentJoint field campaigns and cruises
- apartmentShared training programs
How to Join the Network
Membership is open to researchers, students, and institutions aligned with our mission of Franco-Chinese ocean science cooperation.
Create a member profile
Register to access member updates, calls for participation, and collaboration matchmaking.
Set your research interests
Select themes (e.g., coastal hazards, biodiversity, remote sensing) so we can connect you with relevant working groups.
Join activities
Participate in seminars, workshops, summer schools, and proposal-building sprints with our Franco-Chinese teams.
Become Part of AFCSO
Join our network to receive calls, participate in activities, and collaborate with Franco-Chinese teams working on the ocean science questions that matter.