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20 November 2024

SCOR Working Group 168 Webinar #1

Wednesday, November 26, 2024 at 12pm CET

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpc-qgpjsoHdQLPgDBbrTgQC-5JOiqoeFB

Title: Advancements in Biogeophysical 4D reconstructions: New methods development and exploitation of existing products for scientific investigations

Presenter: Dr. Bruno Buongiorno Nardelli, Italian National Research Council

The presentation will address two key topics: the development of physically-informed neural network methods for the joint reconstruction of physical and biological variables in the Mediterranean Sea, and the analysis of existing data-driven 4D reconstructions of POC, combined with advanced dynamical diagnostics, to uncover the interannual variability of organic carbon export in the global ocean. The first part will introduce the approach tested in the European Space Agency’s 4DMED-Sea project, while the second will focus on research conducted within the H2020 AtlantEco project.

Learn more on the WG website at: https://4d-bgc.github.io/#webinar 

20 November 2024

ISC Call For Experts & Resources: UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board.

The ISC is seeking nominations of experts to provide scientific insights and policy advice on 5 key priority areas:
🔹 Deep-sea environment
🔹 Solar radiation modification
🔹 Biological research on aging
🔹 Decarbonization
🔹 Artificial intelligence verification

We’re also calling for relevant resources to inform our work on these topics. By gathering expertise and reviewing resources, the ISC aims to:
✅ Understand the current scientific landscape
✅ Identify synergies
✅ Foster collaboration across our global network

Nominate an expert or share resources now and help shape impactful science policy! Deadline: 26 November.

https://council.science/news/call-for-experts-resources-un-sg-sab/

19 November 2024

Abstract Submission Is Open! SOLAS Session at BACO 2025

The International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS) – International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) – International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans (IAPSO) Joint Assembly 2025 (BACO-25) will be held from 20-25 July 2025 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in Busan, Republic of Korea. The six-day event will bring together atmosphere, cryosphere and ocean scientists from around the globe to participate in scientific presentations and discussions, exchanges of information, and international earth science cooperation. You are cordially invited to join the SOLAS co-sponsored session:

Session JMCP19 – Biogeochemical interactions across the atmosphere-ice-ocean interface. (Convener: Yuzo Miyazaki; Co-conveners: Jinyoung Jung, Minako Kurisu, and Michihiro Mochida)

Read the full announcement here.

16 November 2024

GEOTRACES REMINDER: 1 MONTH to FINAL IDP2025 DEADLINE!

Do not wait until the last minute!

This is a kind reminder that the
FINAL deadline is 15 December 2024!
Check timeline for IDP2025

 

Submission of your datasets requires at least:

  1. Registration of the dataset(s) via the Data for Oceanic Research (DOoR) portal (https://geotraces-portal.sedoo.fr/pi).
  2. Submission of your data using the data and metadata templates downloaded from DOoR to the GEOTRACES Data Assembly Center (GDAC: https://www.bodc.ac.uk/geotraces/) or your national data centre for Chinese, Dutch, French and USA scientists.
    • We very strongly recommend that you use the data template that is offered in the DOoR portal to report your data to GDAC or the appropriate data centre.
    • *USA scientists: To increase the efficiency of processing your data for IDP2025, we also strongly recommend that you send your data directly to GDAC in addition to BCO-DMO.
  3. Submission of a complete intercalibration report to the S&I Committee via the DOoR portal (a customized S&I report template can be downloaded from DOoR).
    • An example of a complete report is available at: https://www.geotraces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Report_Example_Shiller.pdf (please note that if the report is not fully completed will not fulfil the requirement).
    • We very strongly recommend that you submit your S&I reports as soon as possible so that they can be reviewed in time by the S&I!
    • Next meeting of the Standards and Intercalibration (S&I) Committee will be held on 7th January 2025.
  4. Give permission for your data to be included in IDP via the DOoR Portal (https://geotraces-portal.sedoo.fr/pi). If permission is not given your data will not be included in the IDP.

How to make sure your data are included in IDP2025?
Check IDP Flowchart!

Be ready for IDP2025!

14 November 2024

Southern Ocean hub on Ocean Acidification (SOOS/GOA-ON)

SOOS is excited to share the launch of our new working group: The newly formed 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (SO-OA Hub), a joint project with GOA-ON.

Everyone is invited to join the hybrid launch workshop on 19 Nov 14:40 AEST in Hobart at the AARC and online as part of OAWeek2024!

Register at bit.ly/SO-OA_Hub_Launch

Access more information about the hub and become a member here: https://www.soos.aq/activities/cwg/so-oa

13 November 2024

Results from IQOE Survey on Needs for Low-cost Hydrophone and Recording Systems

The IQOE Task Team for the Development of a Low-cost Hydrophone and Underwater Acoustic Recorder collected the opinions of 135 hydrophone end-users. This survey aimed to understand the current usage of underwater acoustic recorders/hydrophones and the specific need for a low-cost device. It also represented an opportunity to make sure that the designed device meets as many requirements and challenges faced by end-users as possible. The Task Team thanks all the respondents of the survey for their participation and presents the main findings in these linked infographics.

13 November 2024

OA Week 2024 – Building capacity in physical chemistry for oceanography

During the OA Week on 18-22 November, the ocean biogeochemistry community will have a great opportunity to discuss the most challenging issues around ocean acidification. This year we’d like to specifically encourage you to participate in a community discussion on “Building capacity in physical chemistry for oceanography: how to address the emerging skills gaps”.
This community discussion will introduce results of a community consultation conducted earlier this year, aimed at assessing emerging skills gaps in basic physical chemistry training and expertise in several areas of chemical oceanography. The purpose of this discussion will be to decide next steps for a community activity (most likely a Workshop) including its focus, content, participants, and outcomes to help address the emerging skills gap identified in the survey.
The organizers invite you to read the Survey Report describing the skills gap survey results and associated community feedback on recommended paths forward. You can find more details on the website of the SCOR Working Group 145: MARCHEMSPEC.

Please use this link to register for the event:

https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RmmdVuFxQ3iJa6vIR96ZNw#/registration

Moderators

  • Heather Benway, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA
  • Simon Clegg, University of East Anglia, UK

Speakers

  • Mallory Ringham, Lead Oceanographer, Head of MRV, Ebb Carbon, USA
  • Clifton Buck, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Skidaway Institute, University of Georgia, USA
  • Erica Ombres, Program Manager, NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, USA
  • Ryan Woosley, Principal Research Scientist, Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
  • Katelyn Schockman, NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory, USA
  • Emily Bockmon, California Polytechnic State University, USA
  • Jess Adkins, Caltech/Co-founder and CEO of Calcarea
12 November 2024

GO2NE webinar on ocean deoxygenation

Please join the Global Ocean Oxygen Network (IOC Expert Working Group GO2NE) for the latest session of its webinar series on ocean deoxygenation.

The 32nd webinar will take place on 25 November 2024, 14:30 h CET and will feature presentations by an early-career and a mid-late career scientist, 20 minutes each followed by 10 minutes moderated discussion sessions.
If you are interested to present at one of the upcoming webinars please submit a short abstract here.

Moderation:

 Maciej Telszewski International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project, IOCCP

Speakers:

Linus StoltzCommercial Fisheries Research Foundation, USA
Progress and opportunities using fishing vessels as a platform for widespread coastal DO monitoring

Michela MartinelliInstitute for Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnology of the National Research Council, Italy
 Progress and opportunities using fishing vessels as a platform for widespread coastal DO monitoring

 

Registration Link