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The Oceanography Society’s mission is to build the capacity

of its diverse global membership; catalyze interdisciplinary

ocean research, technology, policy, and education; and pro-

mote equitable access to opportunities for all. The Society

supports these objectives by publishing Oceanography,

convening scientific conferences, hosting networking events

and webinars, organizing career development workshops,

providing web-based resources for students, and recogniz-

ing significant achievements in ocean sciences through the

TOS Honors Program. TOS is committed to nurturing the cur-

rent and next generation of ocean scientists and providing

leadership and collaboration opportunities for its members.

The membership period is January 1 through December 31 of

each year.

Membership Options

Regular Membership. Available to oceanographers, scien-

tists, or engineers active in ocean-related fields, or to persons

who have advanced oceanography by management or other

public service.

Student Membership. Available for students enrolled in an

oceanography or ocean-related program at the baccalaure-

ate or higher level.

Early Career Membership. Available to non-​student ocean-

ographers, scientists, or engineers active in ocean-​related

fields, or to persons who have advanced oceanography by

management or other public service who have received their

highest degree within the past ten years.

Sponsoring Membership. Available to individuals who wish

to provide enhanced support annually.

Corporate and Institutional Membership. Available to all

corporate or nonprofit organizations interested in the ocean

sciences.