The organizers of OceanObs’19 are soliciting abstracts for Community White Papers describing aspirations for the coming decade from all interested groups. The Community White Papers should address improved connections between end users and providers of ocean observations and opportunities for more integration at the global and regional level. Additionally, the abstract topic should map to one or ideally more of the seven (anticipated) themes (Discovery, Ecosystem Health & Biodiversity, Climate Variability & Change, Water, Food, & Energy Security, Pollution & Human Health, Hazards & Maritime Safety, and Blue Economy) and two crosscutting themes on data information system and ocean observing governance topics.
The Program Committee will review and consolidate the Community White Paper list from March 15 – April 30, 2018. Invitations to group authors for Community White Papers will be sent by April 30, 2018. Final Community White Papers will be collected by September 30, 2018.
See: http://www.oceanobs19.net/abstracts/
**Community responses are encouraged!**