The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), formerly known as the Limnological Society of America and the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, is a

scientific society A learned society (; also learned academy, scholarly society, or academic association) is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline, profession, or a group of related disciplines such as the arts and science. Membership may ...

established in 1936 with the goal of advancing the sciences of

limnology Limnology ( ; from Greek λίμνη, ''limne'', "lake" and λόγος, ''logos'', "knowledge") is the study of inland aquatic ecosystems. The study of limnology includes aspects of the biological, chemical, physical, and geological characteristi ...

and

oceanography Oceanography (), also known as oceanology and ocean science, is the scientific study of the oceans. It is an Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamic ...

. With approximately 4,000 members in nearly 60 different countries, ASLO is the largest scientific society, worldwide, devoted to either limnology or oceanography or both.

Journal publications

ASLO publishes four scientific journals: * ''

Limnology and Oceanography ''Limnology and Oceanography'' (L&O) is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal focused on all aspects of limnology and oceanography. It was established in 1956 and originally published through the Association for the Sciences of Limnolog ...

'' * ''

Limnology and Oceanography Letters ''Limnology and Oceanography Letters'' (L&O Letters) is a bimonthly, online open access, and peer-reviewed scientific journal focused on publishing innovative and trend-setting studies in all aspects of limnology and oceanography. It was estab ...

'' * '' Limnology and Oceanography: Methods'' * ''

Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin ''Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin'' (L&O Bulletin) is a quarterly scientific journal that publishes a mixture of peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed articles, letters, and society news for members of the Association for the Sciences of Limno ...

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''Limnology and Oceanography: Fluids and Environments''
Much of the content of ASLO journals is

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. In addition to occasional small workshops ASLO hosts regularly scheduled major scientific meetings around the world including the Aquatic Science Meetings, the Ocean Science Meetings, and the Summer ASLO Meetings. ASLO presents five annual awards in recognition of professional excellence in the field. Active in outreach and public affairs related to the aquatic sciences and related fields, ASLO has a Public Policy Committee. ASLO is governed by an elected Board of Directors, which includes two student members with full voting privileges. ASLO offers its members many benefits and provides information to the general public and educators as well.

Awards

Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography gives out the following awards: * the ''Raymond L. Lindeman Award'' for an outstanding paper written by a young aquatic scientist * the '' G. Evelyn Hutchinson Award'' to an outstanding mid-career scientists in limnology or oceanography * the ''

A.C. Redfield Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award was first presented in 1994 to honor major long-term achievements in the fields of limnology and oceanography, including research, education and service to the community and society. In 2004, the Association for the Sc ...

'' to recognize and honor major, long-term achievements in the fields of limnology and oceanography * the ''John Martin Award'' to recognize a paper in aquatic sciences that is judged to have had a high impact on subsequent research in the field *the ''Ruth Patrick Award'' to honor outstanding research in aquatic science, particularly a solution of an environmental problem *the ''

Ramón Margalef Award for Excellence in Education The Ramón Margalef Award for Excellence in Education was launched in 2008 by the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography to recognize innovations and excellence in teaching and mentoring students in the fields of limnology and ...

'' to recognize outstanding contributions to teaching and mentoring students engaged in the fields of limnology and oceanography. *the ''Yentsch-Schindler Award'' honors an aquatic scientist normally within 12 years of the completion of their terminal degree, for outstanding and balanced contributions to research, science training, and broader societal issues *the ''Victoria J. Bertics Memorial Award'' recognizes ASLO members who could not fulfill their career potential because of early death or disability *the ''Tommy and Yvette Edmondson Distinguished Service Award'' to recognize members who have displayed exceptional efforts that support the professional goals and enhance the stature of ASLO

References

External links

ASLO official web site
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