OCB to co-host community dialogs on ocean observing The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting perspectives on what ocean observation capabilities it should provide. The agency recently issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) seeking public input on priorities, strategies, and technologies for future ocean observing systems that effectively support scientific needs and align with NSF’s mission and strategic […]
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OCB is seeking nominations for new Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) members. The term begins January 1, 2027. The following SSC members are scheduled to rotate off at the end of 2026: Kristen Krumhardt (NCAR) – ocean ecosystem modeling, Southern Ocean ecosystem dynamics Kanchan Maiti (Louisiana State Univ.) – biogeochemical cycling along aquatic continuum, deep ocean […]
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OCB WORKSHOP From single cells to ecosystems: Quantifying the role of marine viruses in carbon transport models February 8-10, Grand Galvez Hotel, Galveston, Texas (hybrid) Viruses are a ubiquitous and integral component of Earth’s ecosystems, including marine microbial communities. Virally mediated mechanisms play a central role in carbon cycling and export processes. Despite their known […]
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The Ocean Carbon and Biogeochemistry (OCB) Program is soliciting proposals for OCB activities that will take place or begin during the 2027 calendar year. In the coming year, we are able to support 1 topical workshop (to take place in summer or fall 2027) and 2-3 hub and/or small group activities. We seek proposals for OCB-relevant workshops and […]
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OCB2027: June 22-25, 2027 (Woods Hole, MA) Please submit your plenary session ideas by October 5!
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Since the early to mid-20th century, shipboard marine ecological time series (METS), or sustained repeat measurements of physical, biogeochemical, and biological processes, have documented changes in ocean biogeochemistry and marine ecosystems. To date, numerous disconnected databases and interfaces for accessing data have made it difficult for prospective users to find and use these datasets. Limited […]
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The global climate science community mourns the passing of Dr. Jorge Sarmiento in May 2026. In addition to co-authoring the first decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Plan (Sarmiento and Wofsy, 1999) and leading the historic push to develop the U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Program and its carbon science coordination entities, OCB and NACP, Jorge stood […]
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On behalf of the GLODAP Reference Group and hundreds of seagoing oceanographers who have tirelessly collected data all over the ocean for several decades, it is our pleasure to announce the release of the new Global Ocean Data Analysis Project version 3, GLODAPv3! Use this link for direct access: GLODAPv3 OCADS landing page and check […]
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AGU2026 is taking place December 7-11, 2026 in San Francisco, CA. Abstract submissions are due August 5. Check out our list of OCB-relevant sessions. If you are convening a session you think is of interest to the OCB community and it isn’t already listed, please submit it!
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2026 marks 20 years since the OCB Project Office began in 2006 to support science, community, and connection across a globally distributed network of scientists! To celebrate all the accomplishments of the community across these two decades, OCB is convening a one-day virtual symposium on November 18, 2026. The symposium will highlight scientific discoveries, game-changing […]
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A joint workshop with SCOR, SOLAS, and Schmidt Sciences: Climate October 12-15, 2026 in person at Bigelow Laboratory (Boothbay Harbor, Maine) and online. The organosulfur compound dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) ignited an entire subfield of biogeochemistry to investigate the precursor of the “anti-greenhouse gas” dimethylsulfide (DMS). Since then, decades of research have unveiled the importance of DMS(P), […]
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This new OCSIF OCB subcommittee focused on identifying and addressing uncertainties in the seawater carbonate system and increasing measurement inter-comparability, now has a full membership – see the new members and more info here.
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New OCB Sediment Biogeochemistry Model Intercomparison Project (SedMIP) Working Group seeking input Do you use and/or build benthic models? With the goal of designing a MIP for benthic models, OCB’s SedMIP WG is conducting an inventory of existing benthic models and would benefit from your feedback on model applications, components, and inputs/outputs to inform our […]
Read MoreSOOS & APECS are seeking Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to join the leadership of several Regional Working Groups: Amundsen and Bellingshausen Sector (ABS) Ross Sea West Antarctic Peninsula and Scotia Arc (WAPSA) This role helps connect observations, data & people across regions while contributing to coordination, communication, and community building in Southern Ocean science. You’ll […]
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