Working Groups

SCOR working groups are intended to address scientific issues that are impeding the advancement of contemporary ocean science. These include conceptual and methodological issues identified by oceanographic communities at large. As an international organization espousing ocean science, SCOR does not provide funds for research itself, i.e., producing data, observation, salary, etc. By facilitating international networking, SCOR aims to add value to outcomes from national activities.

Working groups are formed of not more than 10 Full Members and 10 Associate Members, to deliberate on a narrowly focused topic and develop a peer-reviewed publication and/or some other product that will advance the topic on which the working group is focused. The group's work is intended to be completed in 4 years or less.