This Theme is led by the following Scientific Steering Committee members: Mauricio Mata, Steve Rintoul, Alberto Naveira Garabato, Michael Meredith
Key to the success of the SOOS is the involvement and activities of other international and national projects/programmes. The following programmes will contribute to implementing the science of Theme 1:
| Acronym | Full Name |
| CLIVAR/CliC/SCAR SOP | CLIVAR/CliC/SCAR Southern Ocean Panel |
| Southern Ocean Argo | |
| GO-SHIP | Global Ocean Ship-Based Hydrographic Investigations Program |
| GDP | Global Drifter Program |
| DIMES | Diapycnal and Isopycnal mixing experiment in the Southern Ocean |
| SAMOC | South Atlantic Meridonal Overturning Circulation |
Should your project/programme be listed here? Contact the SOOS Executive Officer (info(at)soos.aq) if your project contributes to Theme 1.
The SOOS "Initial Science and Implementation Strategy" outlines the scientific rationale and strategy for the SOOS and identifies the next steps towards implementation.
