This special issue of Oceanography is dedicated to the memory of John H. Steele, who passed away on November 4, 2013, at the age of 86. John was a seminal figure in the creation of the US Global Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics (GLOBEC) and International GLOBEC programs, and remained involved in them through his scientific endeavors and program leadership. We benefitted from his keen intellect, wide-ranging knowledge, deep insight, and unfailing good humor and gentlemanly manner.

Turner, E., E.E. Hofmann, D.J. Gifford, and D.B. Haidvogel. 2013. Dedication: John H. Steele, 1926–2013. Oceanography 26(4):11, https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2013.85.

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