The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research: Supporting International Cooperation in Ocean Sciences

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is an international non-governmental, non-profit organization focused on promoting international cooperation in planning and facilitating oceanographic research. SCOR covers all areas of ocean science and cooperates with other organizations with common interests to conduct many SCOR activities. Since inception in 1957, SCOR has supported 172 working groups composed to address focused scientific issues that are impeding the advancement of ocean science. Beginning with the International Indian Ocean Expedition in the early 1960s, SCOR has also been instrumental in the planning and coordinating large-scale ocean research projects. By facilitating international networking, SCOR aims to add value to outcomes from national activities. This presentation will highlight the advancements in ocean science that have been supported by SCOR’s international networking activities and describe the current and future opportunities for scientists to become involved in international ocean science through SCOR.