Tuesday, February 24 | 12:45 – 1:45 PM GMT
The Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board (OOIFB) invites the community to a panel-facilitated Town Hall focused on cross-network collaboration in ocean observing. Researchers using or considering observatory data, scientists interested in adding instrumentation to observatory infrastructure, and educators at all levels are encouraged to attend.
This discussion will spotlight how collaboration across global observing networks can accelerate and enhance ocean science, with a focus on shared challenges and opportunities related to data sharing, joint field operations, and advancing technology.
Moderator
Dax Soule (Queens College, OOIFB Chair)
Panelists
• Jim Edson – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI)
• Meaghan Paulson – Ocean Networks Canada (ONC)
• Lucie Cocqempot – French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER)
• Sebastiaan Swart – University of Gothenburg
• Yavor Kostov – British Antarctic Survey
Participants are encouraged to surface actionable ideas, celebrate successful models, and strengthen connections across global observing networks.
Please RSVP for the Town Hall. The RSVP form also offers an opportunity to submit questions in advance and identify key topics for discussion.
For full event details and a link to submit your questions/comments in advance, please visit the OOIFB Town Hall at OSM webpage.