TOS News

Oceanography to be included in Web of Science Journal Citation Reports
We are pleased to announce that Oceanography magazine has been selected for coverage in the Thomson Reuters Web of Science Journal Citation Reports and Science Citation Index Expanded, starting with Volume 20 (2007).
Posted 11/24/08

Membership renewal notices and Council election ballots have been mailed
Members may renew their dues online, or submit payment by mail or fax. Completed ballots must be mailed or faxed by December 31, 2008. Please visit the election page for more information.
Posted 11/24/08

TOS 20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign
Please consider donating to support the Society's goals of promoting the importance and excitement of oceanography. Donations are tax deductible in the U.S. to the extend allowed by Internal Revenue Service regulations. Please visit the fundraising page for more information.
Posted 11/24/08

Jerlov Award Presented to Professor Talbot Waterman

		Professor Talbot Waterman was presented with the Jerlov Award for achievements in the field of Ocean Optics in a ceremony October 9, 2008 during the XIX Ocean Optics Conference. During the award ceremony, Dr. Steven G. Ackleson (U.S. Office of Naval Research) stated that Professor Waterman’s “pioneering contributions to the body of knowledge regarding underwater polarization and polarotaxis and phototaxis in aquatic animals forms the foundation of our understanding of these phenomena and his work continues to inspire new generations of researchers.” For more information, go to the Jerlov Award page. Posted 11/24/08
Presentation of the Jerlov Award to Talbot Waterman. Left to right: Rick Spinrad, Talbot Waterman, Steve Ackleson, and Paula Bontempi. Photo by Foto Pastrengo

Ocean Optics XIX Student Paper Awards

		Best Student Paper Wayne Homer Slade: Significance of Particle Aggregation on Optical Properties Honorable Mentions Adam J. Comeau: Variations of Photoacclimation Related to Environmental Conditions Francesco Nencioli: Optical Characterization of an Eddy Induced Diatom Bloom in the Lee of Hawaii Griet Neukermans: Optical Remote Sensing of Coastal Waters from Geostationary Platforms: A Feasibility Study Posted 11/24/08
Wayne Homer Slade, recipient of the award for best student paper, and Paula Bontempi at Ocean Optics XIX.

Survey on Certification Program for Oceanographic Professionals
TOS members' input is being sought on a certification program for oceanographic professionals. To participate please visit the survey page.
Posted 11/24/08