CCMAR is a non-profit research organisation attached to the University of Algarve and dedicated to research and education on processes in the marine environment, with emphasis on biological interactions and the sustainable use of marine resources. CCMAR leads the national node for EMBRC and is a member of the national nodes for ELIXIR and EMSO.

CCMAR is the Portuguese partner in ASSEMBLE Plus. Access services are offered by

• CCMAR itself
• IMAR UAc (Institute of Marine Research)  
• CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre for Marine and Environmental Research)

CCMAR will offer transnational access (TA), lead NA3, and participate in NA1, NA4, JRA1, JRA2 and JRA4.