The Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) has an organizational structure aimed at ensuring its efficient functioning in accordance with the CESAM Regulation. There are three governing bodies: the Scientific Coordinator, the Scientific Council, and the External Advisory Committee.

• The Scientific Coordinator is responsible for the direction, management, and administration of CESAM in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations. The functions of the Scientific Coordinator are outlined in Article 7 of the CESAM Regulation. The Coordinator may be assisted by up to five Vice-Coordinators, whom they may appoint and assign specific responsibilities.
• The CESAM Scientific Council comprises all integrated members and is presided over by the Scientific Coordinator. It operates in plenary or through a coordinating committee to which some of its competencies may be delegated by the plenary. The functions of the Scientific Council are described in Article 9 of the CESAM Regulation.
• The CESAM External Advisory Committee is composed of three to five external individuals, both national and international, with recognized international expertise in relevant scientific areas. These individuals are proposed by the Scientific Coordinator and approved by the Scientific Council. Their functions are described in Article 10 of the CESAM Regulation.

In terms of its scientific structure, CESAM consists of 4 Research Thematic Lines and 12 Research Groups. Thematic Line Coordinators are directly appointed by the Coordination, while Research Group Coordinators are appointed by the Coordination based on the recommendations of their respective groups.

For further information, it is recommended to consult the Regulation, available here.