AGU and partner societies invite research supporting UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

[Link] AGU Press Contact: Josh Weinberg, [email protected] WASHINGTON - The American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS) invite research for a joint special collection highlighting ocean science solutions in support of the United Nations Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development 2021-2030. UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission is coordinating the global initiative to reverse the decline of the ocean's health by stimulating science-based solutions and partnerships for sustainable management of marine ecosystems. The papers featured in the eponymous collection will form a shared foundation for understanding and guiding UN policy decisions, providing the science and perspectives that meet the Ocean Decade's vision of "the science we need for the ocean we want." "The ocean is our largest ecosystem, a global economic driver, and our most powerful climate regulator, and it is under threat," said AGU President Brandon Jones. "This special collection will deliver the knowledge and insights needed to propel global solutions that protect the health of our ocean and all who depend on it." "This special collection will be a wonderful way to capture in one place the diverse array of inspiring ocean research and education programs being conducted globally," said Ellen S. Kappel, editor of the journal Oceanography. An official Ocean Decade Action Activity, the collection will showcase research that responds directly to the initiative's urgent priorities, as outlined in its Ten Challenges, which include topics such as marine pollution and climate change solutions. "This joint initiative between ASLO, AGU, and TOS will focus our collective excellence in aquatic sciences towards the Ten Challenges of the Ocean Decade, aimed at fostering a sustainable relationship between humanity and the ocean," said ASLO President Susanne Menden-Deuer. "Collaboratively, we have a tremendous opportunity for solutions-oriented contributions in addressing pollution and biodiversity loss and accelerating food security, equitable resource use and economic and technological progress. The three societies have a long history of advancing ocean sciences and promoting the next generation of scientists, and this special collection will continue that tradition." Participating journals include: JGR: Oceans, Earth's Future, and Water Resources Research (AGU); Limnology and Oceanography, L&O Methods, L&O Letters, and L&O Bulletin (ASLO); and Oceanography (TOS). All accepted papers will appear on each journal's website as well as on a joint landing page in collaboration with publishing partner Wiley. Authors can visit each journal's website for details on publication charges and available funding options. Submissions to the special collection will be accepted through December 2030. Visit the United Nations Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development special collection for more information: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1002/(ISSN)2169-9291.un-ocean-decade AGU (https://www.agu.org) is a global community supporting more than half a million professionals and advocates in Earth and space sciences. Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. Our programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events and providing career support. We live our values in everything we do, such as our net zero energy renovated building in Washington, D.C., and our Ethics and Equity Center, which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct. ASLO (https://www.aslo.org) is an international aquatic science society that was founded in 1948. For more than 70 years, it has been the leading professional organization for researchers and educators in the field of aquatic science. The purpose of ASLO is to foster a diverse, international scientific community that creates, integrates and communicates knowledge across the full spectrum of aquatic sciences, advances public awareness and education about aquatic resources and research, and promotes scientific stewardship of aquatic resources for the public interest. Its products and activities are directed toward these ends. With 3,000 members worldwide, the society has earned an outstanding reputation and is best known for its journals and interdisciplinary meetings. For more information about ASLO, please visit our website at https://www.ASLO.org. The Oceanography Society's (https://www.tos.org) mission is to build the capacity of its diverse global membership; catalyze interdisciplinary ocean research, technology, policy, and education; and promote equitable access to opportunities for all. First published in July 1988, Oceanography is the official magazine of The Oceanography Society. It contains peer-reviewed articles that chronicle all aspects of ocean science and its applications. In addition, Oceanography solicits and publishes news and information, meeting reports, hands-on laboratory exercises, career profiles, book reviews, and shorter, editor-reviewed articles that address public policy and education and how they are affected by science and technology.