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Recognition that scientific questions about the ocean often require an interdisciplinary approach led the International Council for Science (ICSU) to form the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) in 1957. SCOR was the first interdisciplinary body formed by ICSU. SCOR activities focus on promoting international cooperation in planning and conducting oceanographic research, and solving methodological and conceptual problems that hinder research. Scientists from thirty-six nations have formed national SCOR committees to interact with international SCOR. Approximately 250 scientists participate in SCOR activities at any given time.
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Working groups
are usually formed of not more than 10 members to deliberate on a narrowly
focused topic and report their work in a peer-reviewed publication, book,
manual, or database. Working groups are expected to complete their tasks in 4 years or less. SCOR has sponsored―alone or with
other organizations―137 working groups, including the current ones.
SCOR has been instrumental in the planning and coordination of several large-scale ocean research projects for long-term, complex activities, starting with International Indian Ocean Expedition in the early 1960s. SCOR provides a mechanism to bring together international scientists for this purpose.
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Questions or Comments?
Please contact SCOR
Robinson Hall
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
Tel: +1-302-831-7011
Fax: +1-302-831-7012