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3 April 2025

Call for applications: POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme 2025

The Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) are pleased to announce that the POGO-SCOR Fellowship programme for 2025 is now open for applications.

The deadline for applications is 27 April 2025 (23:59 CET).

The primary goal of the POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme is to strengthen sustained ocean observations and their applications, with a focus on training and capacity building to support a global ocean observation framework. Since its launch in 2001, the programme has been highly successful, awarding 200 fellowships to date.

For more information and details on how to apply please see: https://pogo-ocean.org/capacity-development/pogo-scor-fellowship-programme/

3 April 2025

Science-based Priorities for the UNOC3 from ISC

As we approach the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) in early June, the International Science Council (ISC) and its multidisciplinary ocean expert group are releasing a set of science-based priorities to inform negotiations and guide outcomes.
2 April 2025

IQOE Seeks Information About Hydrophone Deployments on Ocean Gliders

At present, there are no PAM metadata from gliders in the IQOE metadatabase of PAM observations (see map at Acoustic Capabilities of Existing Observing Systems | International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE)). We would like the glider community’s help to remedy this omission. In addition, IQOE will begin a new phase in 2026 that will be designed to focus on implementation of the Ocean Sound Essential Ocean Variable by bringing together the communities that are using different platforms for PAM. Please see this very short survey if you are a glider operator and would like to contribute to this effort.

24 March 2025

IMBeR FO3 – Abstract Submission Extended, Registration Open

New deadline to submit abstracts for IMBeR Future Oceans 3!

Register Today!

IMBeR (Integrated Marine Biosphere Research) approaches the conclusion of its transformative journey (2016–2025) and is excited to host the IMBeR Synthesis and Future Planning Conference (Future Oceans3, FO3). This pivotal event will bring together IMBeR’s diverse science teams, representatives from international organizations, policymakers, and early career researchers to reflect on the past decade-long achievements, share rich collaborative experiences, and shape the future of marine biosphere research. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us!

IMBeR (Integrated Marine Biosphere Research) approaches the conclusion of its transformative journey (2016–2025) and is excited to host the IMBeR Synthesis and Future Planning Conference (Future Oceans3, FO3). This pivotal event will bring together IMBeR’s diverse science teams, representatives from international organizations, policymakers, and early career researchers to reflect on the past decade-long achievements, share rich collaborative experiences, and shape the future of marine biosphere research. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us!

Important Dates:

  • Abstract Submission Opens: 27 January
  • IMBeR Doctoral Forum Abstract Submission Opens: 7 March
  • Abstract Submission Deadline Extended: 27 March
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance Extended: 7 April
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 13 April
  • Late Registration for On-site Attendance Closes: 2 May

Limited travel support is available. More details will be provided soon.

Call for Abstracts

IMBeR invites prospective participants to submit abstracts for the following sessions. The organizing committee will select submissions for oral or poster presentations within the available time and space. Plenary sessions and poster presentations will enable participants to engage with broader themes and network with colleagues beyond your selected session.

Choose a session and submit an abstract by

27 March 2025!
Submission Portal
 Register HERE
17 March 2025

IQOE Metadatabase of Ocean PAM Recordings

IQOE has been compiling metadata of ocean PAM recordings since early 2020. As of today, there are 3,875 public and 681 private records since 1999 that are one day or longer in duration, and 99,802 shorter recordings. See maps above.

IQOE will close submission for the first metadata product on 30 April 2025. After this time, a DOI will be sought for the metadata product comprised of the short- and long-term public metadata, with all metadata providers listed as contributors to the product. An article will be written describing the metadata and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.

Please submit or update your metadata using this form.

IQOE intends to update the database at least annually with additional metadata submitted.

Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions about this process.

Best regards,

Ed Urban

IQOE Project Manager

ed.urban@scor-int.org