JPI Oceans is implementing actions and developing new tools to advance ocean research collaboration. It has developed strategic documents outlining goals and objectives. The Implementation Plan identifies 43 actions across 13 areas that can be carried out in the short and long term. Workshops were held to develop factsheets on potential actions. JPI Oceans is also partnering with Horizon 2020 and other programs to support its implementation and evaluation pilot actions. International engagement and leveraging existing resources and knowledge are also priorities to build an efficient interdisciplinary scientific community.