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We are currently seeking nominations for members of a newly established OCSIF topical subcommittee of the OCB SSC – the Ocean Carbonate System Intercomparison Forum (OCSIF). This subcommittee has its origins in the OCB OCSIF working group focused on identifying and addressing uncertainties in the seawater carbonate system and increasing measurement inter-comparability, with goals of […]
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New publication from the Operational Phytoplankton Observations (OPO) Working Group! Citation: Clayton, S., Neeley, A., Poulton, N., et al., (2026) Operational Phytoplankton Observations Best Practices: a guide for using imaging technologies for routine monitoring of phytoplankton communities. Version 1.0.0. Woods Hole, MA, Ocean Carbon and Biogeochemistry Program, Operational Phytoplankton Observations Working Group, 96pp. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25607/OBP-2059 […]
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Join us for the first Metabarcoding Intercal webinar on April 9 at 12PM ET / 9AM PT to hear from Dr. Felix Milke, University of Oldenburg, Biogeography of Microbial Cohorts in the Global Oceans Dr. Mahwash Jamy, Uppsala University, Opportunities and Challenges in Long‑Read Metabarcoding for Ecology and Evolution — This new activity has just […]
Read MoreSOOS & APECS seek an ECR representative for the Weddell Sea & Dronning Maud Land RWG. Build your network, gain leadership experience & contribute to Southern Ocean science. This is a great opportunity for an ECR to: • connect with an international network of Southern Ocean researchers • contribute to coordination of observations and data […]
Read MoreInput requested for COASTAL (essentially 100km of shoreline – including inland estuarine areas) Gap Analysis Discussion Groups. This is best effort voluntary work through end of 2026. Anyone can participate, but it is being coordinated by COAST-VC for CEOS. We invite subject matter experts to give input to the 2026 CEOS-wide Coastal Gap Analysis activity. […]
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SAVE THE DATE! The Global Ocean Biogeochemistry Array (GO-BGC) program will be hosting a Float Data workshop on August 17-21, 2026 at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. The workshop will be a Hack-a-thon type workshop, where small groups will pursue a scientific question/objective using BGC-Argo data. This workshop will include a combination of an overview […]
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A new OCB activity is underway: SedMIP: Sediment Biogeochemistry Model Intercomparison Project. Learn more and participate in this collaborative effort to systematically evaluate and improve benthic biogeochemical models: Attend the Town Hall at OSM26: TH23A: Advancing Benthic Modeling: Introducing SedBGC_MIP, a Community-Driven Model Intercomparison Initiative TUESDAY, February 24, 12:45-1:45p GMT in Hall3. The Abyss – […]
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With great sadness, we share the news that Frank J. Millero passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 86. Frank was a titan and pioneer of marine chemistry whose foundational work on the physical chemistry of natural waters reshaped our understanding of the ocean, particularly in the areas of carbon and trace […]
Read MoreOCB is excited to welcome the following new members to the Scientific Steering Committee: Angela Knapp (TAMU) – marine biochemistry, nitrogen fixation, dissolved organic nutrients, marine nitrogen stable isotope geochemistry Elaine Luo (UNC Charlotte) – microbial ecology, computational biology, metagenomics David Harning (CU Boulder) – paleoclimatology, geochemistry, carbon burial, Arctic climate change, carbon dioxide […]
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Stanley, R. H. R. and Bell, T. G.: “Air-sea gas exchange and marine gases”, in: Treatise in Geochemistry, 3rd Edition ed., edited by: Andbar, A., and Weis, D., Elsevier, 2024. Read it here
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Dear members of the air-sea interaction community, We invite you to participate in a low time-commitment, flexible and hopefully helpful mentoring event at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow. We are setting up a near-peer mentoring program. We expect it to be about a 2 hour commitment for mentors or mentees – spending a bit of time […]
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The BECS WG paper Elucidating the Role of Marine Benthic Carbon in a Changing World was just published in Global Biogeochemical Cycles. Schultz, C., Luo, J. Y., Brady, D. C., Fulweiler, R. W., Long, M. H., Petrik, C. M., et al. (2025). Elucidating the role of marine benthic carbon in a changing world. Global Biogeochemical […]
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OCB turns 20! Please share how OCB has impacted your career trajectory Tell us how OCB has impacted you
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Events & Workshops (full list) – includes lots of early career support! Demystifying the Tenure Track Pathway (Sunday) Ocean Science Education and Outreach: Broadening the Reach of Your Science (Sunday) #ResearchLifeHack: Building the Ocean Data FAIR Essentials (Discovery, Interoperability, Excellent Documentation, Open Licensing) (Sunday) NASA Ocean Programs Town Hall TH13E – Monitoring the […]
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