In order to fulfil its goals, the EuroGOOS Secretariat works in collaboration with the Executive Directors and the Chairs of the ROOSs and Working Groups along the following lines of activities:
- Development of common strategies and priorities to drive the work of the association and the progress of operational oceanography at national, regional and European level
- Interaction with relevant European and International stakeholders to maximize synergies and the impact of EuroGOOS
- Support of Working Groups and ROOSs to facilitate cross-fertilization and ensure convergence of the key activities of the association
- Participation to external projects with emphasis on strategic and coordination issues;
- Advisory role for operational oceanography relevant projects
- Communication, both internal and external, to increase awareness and promote operational oceanography