National:
Collaborative efforts are carried out with regional universities, fisheries associations, public institutions such as TÜBİTAK-MAM, and the private sector. Additionally, project-based partnerships are established with local educational institutions and NGOs in the region.
International:
Batumi State Maritime Academy (BSMA), Georgia (2020–)
Institute of Oceanography (IO-BAS), Bulgaria (2020–)
National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” (NIMRD), Romania (2020–)
Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development (DDNI), Romania (2020–)