Abstract

This paper analyses and evaluates the international marine research cooperation of Vietnam during the past years and proposes some solutions to cooperate and integrate Vietnamese marine research and investigation into international oceanographic programs. This is a very important and pressing issue, not only because of its practical values, but also because it will enhance Vietnam’s position, status and prestige in regional and international marine research, investigation and education. Especially, there are urgent needs for socioeconomic and scientific bases as well as human resources training for the development and protection of Bien Dong (East Sea) in the context of current complex international situation.