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 significantly to Theme 2:
| 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 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) if your project contributes to Theme 2.
The SOOS "Initial Science and Implementation Strategy" outlines the scientific rationale and strategy for the SOOS and identifies the next steps towards implementation.
