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URGENT FEEDBACK WANTED: SOOS Maps of Observational Coverage in the Southern Ocean

Are you studying the Southern Oceanโ€™s climate, ecosystem, or physical processes?

Then you will benefit from accurate maps of observational coverage aiding in impactful study design!ย Your insight is crucial to refine these recently developed maps!

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Why is this important?

  • Identify gaps, target new observations
  • Allocate funding to under-observed areas
  • Refine coverage strategies
  • Coordinate to avoid duplication
  • Set priorities based on knowledge gaps

Example maps:

Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of SCOR-China

Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the China-Beijing national committee to SCOR (โ€œSCOR-Chinaโ€) was carried out on Oct. 15, 2024 in Qingdao, China. More than 100 participants attended the celebration. SCOR-Chinaโ€™s membership in SCOR was approved in 1984. Since its inception, SCOR-China has been committed to fostering mutual understanding, communication, and cooperation between Chinaโ€™s marine science community and SCOR. Currently, the SCOR-China Committee is in its 15th term, comprising 35 members from major marine research institutes and universities in China. In 2022, SCOR-China established its early-career scientist (ECS) committee with 19 members.

 

 

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