[from Deep-Sea Life Vol 12]
The International Association of Biological Oceanography (IABO) is inviting those interested in marine biodiversity research to become part of the community!
Patricia Miloslavich
President of the International Association of Biological Oceanography, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
The International Association of Biological Oceanography, founded in 1964, is one of the scientific members of the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS: http://iubs.org/) which in turn is one of the members of the International Science Council (ISC: https://council.science/). IABO is also an Ex-officio member of the SCOR’s Executive Committee (http://www.scor-int.org), serving as a reporter for SCOR activities and as a liaison with SCOR’s working
groups.
The goal of IABO is to promote the advancement of knowledge of life in the ocean and to facilitate interdisciplinary
scientific research
To address this goal, the main objectives of IABO are to:
• Promote the study of marine biology, biological oceanography and other related sciences
• Promote interdisciplinary communication between marine biologists and other ocean stakeholders by organizing and supporting international forums, including the World Conference in Marine Biodiversity
• Encourage international networking and collaboration between organizations and individuals with similar aims and interests
• Recognize and award outstanding accomplishments in marine biodiversity science
If you would like to become part of the IABO community, please let us know your contact information, affiliation and interest by completing this short form at: https://goo.gl/forms/Krhwor860GxhCl5q1
You can also follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IABOgroup/
