1. Contributing to RWCs and RMICs
RWCs & RMICs can be established as virtual centres with contributions from several institutions/countries
Providing expertise
Providing infrastructure
Contributing to some of the functions e.g. with focus on regional/sub-regional aspects

2. Functions of Regional WIGOS Centres
Communication
Education and training on WIGOS implementation
Network design
Data quality monitoring
Metadata management
Providing links with partner organizations and regional groups, and establish partnerships

3. Functions of Regional Marine Instrument Centres (RMICs)
Instrument calibration service
Laboratory intercomparisons
Training on instrument practices and quality management
Contributing to development of standards and best practices