Ocean scientist dialogs on NSF Ocean Observing DCL starting next week

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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2026 Call for OCB Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) nominations 

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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Apply by Oct 5 to the OCB Workshop on Marine Viruses

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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2027 OCB Activity Proposal Solicitation – deadline Oct 26

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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Submit ideas for OCB2027 plenary sessions

OCB2027: June 22-25, 2027 (Woods Hole, MA) Please submit your plenary session ideas by October 5!

New report: FAIR Data for Ocean Time Series

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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Celebrating 20 years of OCB + OCB2027 dates

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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Register for the 7th DMS(P) Symposium: Sulfur Carbon Nexus in the SOLAS Sphere

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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