TOS Membership
The Oceanography Society’s mission is to build the capacity of its diverse global membership; catalyze interdisciplinary ocean research, technology, policy, and education; and promote equitable access to opportunities for all.
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Membership Options
Regular Membership
Available to oceanographers, scientists, or engineers active in ocean-related fields, or to persons who have advanced oceanography by management or other public service. [$70]
Early Career Membership
Available to non-student oceanographers, scientists, or engineers active in ocean-related fields, or to persons who have advanced oceanography by management or other public service who have received their highest degree within the past ten years. [$30]
Graduate Student and Undergraduate Membership
Available for students enrolled in an oceanography or ocean-related program at the baccalaureate or higher level. [$10]
Sponsoring Membership
Available to individuals who wish to provide enhanced support annually. In the United States, $55 of the annual dues in this category is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution as are any additional contributions, over and above the annual regular membership dues. [$125]
Corporate and Institutional Membership
TOS invites all corporate or nonprofit organizations interested in the ocean sciences to join as members in this category. [Starting at $300]
Associate Membership
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QUALIFICATIONS AND RIGHTS
For more information, see the TOS Membership Qualifications and Rights page.
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