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FROM THE TOS PRESIDENT

PAULA BONTEMPI

I would like to talk with you all about Promotion and Tenure (P&T) practices worldwide. One of the TOS Strategic Plan Objectives is to “Develop Policy for Science and Science for Policy.” One of the Goals under this Objective is to “catalyze pathways to equity in promotion and tenure.” > READ MORE

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

TOS HONORS PROGRAM

One of the most meaningful TOS programs is celebrating our colleagues’ accomplishments through the TOS Honors program. Please take this opportunity to recognize a colleague, mentor, team, or peer for their exceptional achievements and contributions to the ocean sciences. Nominations are due November 7, 2025. Honors recipients will be celebrated at the TOS Honors Breakfast event during the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting in February in Glasgow, Scotland. > LEARN MORE

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TOS MEMBERSHIP

Membership dues enable the Society to maintain a robust Honors program, produce Oceanography  magazine, host member activities at the biennial Ocean Sciences Meeting, convene events of community interest, and support the efforts of the Council in implementing the Strategic Plan

Membership renewal notices were sent last week, and are due by December 31, 2025. Please contact Jenny Ramarui if you have any questions about your membership status.

 

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TOS COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Be sure to vote for the open TOS Council positions of Applied Technology Councilor, Chemical Oceanography Councilor, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Councilor. Voting in this election is an important function of membership as those elected will participate in directing the affairs and determining the future of the Society. > LEARN MORE

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Upcoming Events

Join us in Glasgow, Scotland for OSM26. Discover the latest findings across diverse fields, from marine ecosystems to climate change impacts. Connect with peers, leading experts, and organizations dedicated to ocean sustainability. Engage with 100+ scientific organizations and ocean-focused companies through exhibitions, partnerships, and sponsorships.

REGISTRATION. Be sure to register by January 14, 2026 to take advantage of early bird rates.

HOUSING. Exclusive discounted hotel rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ocean Optics XXVII for a week of insight, collaboration, and connection. This event brings together a diverse ocean optics community, including oceanographers, limnologists, optical engineers, Earth observation scientists, resource managers, and policy professionals from across the globe, all united by a shared passion for optics in aquatic environments.

Ocean Optics XXVII will be held at two exceptional venues located in the heart of Ghent, Belgium. Ghent’s vibrant cafes, hotels, and cultural attractions, create the perfect setting for meaningful engagement.

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