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The SCAR, Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research, has released the draft plan for the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS). The plan outlines the
scientific rationale and strategy for the SOOS; identifies the variables
to be observed; presents a draft plan for an integrated
multi-disciplinary observing system for the Southern Ocean; and
identifies the next steps required for implementation.
We encourage all interested parties to provide feedback (to soos@scar.org) before 1st October 2010, after which a final version will be produced. The draft plan is available for review at http://www.scar.org/soos/
The Department of Oceanography and Fisheries of the University of Ghana, a key member of GOOS-AFRICA is seeking a Remote Sensing/GIS Expert to join ongoing activities in the field of Satellite Applications in coastal and marine environment. This activity will stregthen the GOOS-AFRICA Remote Sensing training and education programme.
The suitable candidates should send their applications to Dr George Wiafe Ph.D, Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, who is an active member of GOOS-AFRICA.
See vacancy announcement.