The aim of the working group is to facilitate coordinated and standardized observational studies of major physical, chemical and biological variables including their drivers and interactions (regional and circumpolar). The Ross Sea Regional Working Group will assist delivery of coordinated and, where possible, standardised observations of essential variables in the Ross Sea. It also aims to contribute to an increase in quality of the science output and strengthen the awareness of the relevance of research in the Ross Sea sector of the Southern Ocean through international projects contributing to the Southern Ocean Observing System.
The Ross Sea RWG is currently led by Paola Rivaro (Italy) and Daniel Costa (US). If you are interested to nominate for the Leadership Group, please email your CV and a Letter of Interest to info@soos.aq until the 12th July 2026.
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