The  Institute of Aquaculture is an international centre in aquaculture and the largest of its kind in the world. We lead the world in our vision to tackle global problems of food security, hunger and sustainability through aquaculture. We have an international reputation for our teaching, world-class research research, technological innovation and consultancy in aquaculture.

L'Ifremer contribue, par ses travaux et expertises, à la connaissance des océans et de leurs ressources, à la surveillance du milieu marin et du littoral et au développement durable des activités maritimes. À ces fins, il conçoit et met en œuvre des outils d'observation, d'expérimentation et de surveillance, et gère des bases de données océanographiques.

Depuis le 1er janvier 2018, l’Ifremer opère également la flotte océanographique française au bénéfice de la communauté scientifique.

L’Association Nationale des Industries Alimentaires (ANIA) rassemble 19 fédérations nationales sectorielles et 20 associations régionales. L’ANIA est l’interlocuteur privilégié des pouvoirs publics, des administrations et des médias sur les sujets liés à l’alimentation.

L’ANIA est présidée depuis 2013 par Jean-Philippe GIRARD, Président de l’entreprise Eurogerm. Un Conseil d’Administration, composé de 47 dirigeants du monde de l’industrie alimentaire et de groupes agroalimentaires, a pour objectif de fixer les orientations stratégiques de l’ANIA.

Founded in 1881, the Oceanographic Observatory, known as the "Arago Laboratory" is an ideal place to study marine biology and oceanography in Languedoc-Roussillon. Located on a rocky coast and close to the Spanish border, the area contains an exceptional diversity of biotopes, fauna and flora in marine and terrestrial habitats.

The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is one of the world’s longest-running societies dedicated to promoting research into our oceans and the life they support. Since 1884 we have been providing a unified, clear, independent voice on behalf of the marine biological community and currently have a growing membership in over 40 countries. We also run a leading marine biological research laboratory where many eminent scientists - including 7 Nobel prize winners - have carried out their research.

SAMS is governed by an independent non-executive Governing Council, led by the Chair, supported by a number of sub-committees. Our commercial subsidiary company SAMS Research Services Limited is governed by its own Board. Governing Council members are the non-executive directors of the company and trustees of the charity.

Ultimate legal responsibility for SAMS' operations rests with the Governing Council. The Governing Council appoints the Director and delegates the running of SAMS to the Director and the executive team.