Dear Colleagues,

Spring is here, and so is the March edition of the EGU Ocean Sciences Division newsletter! This month, we especially highlight mentoring programs and resources that can boost the professional growth of early-career researchers. Of course, there’s also content for ocean scientists at every stage, keeping you informed on the latest research and community news. Subscribe to stay engaged and take part in our growing network!

Arianna Olivelli (ECS Representative) & OS ECS Team

Campfire

It's nearly time for the first Ocean Sciences Campfire which will be on 26 March at 13:00 - 14:40 CET. The Campfire webinars aim to give early career researchers a platform to communicate their work and connect with peers in a relaxed atmosphere. In this inaugural session, we will hear two exciting talks by: Dr. Nicolás Sánchez and Dr. Alejandro Román. Click below for the details of their talks and the registration link.

EGU26

The EGU General Assembly 2026 will take place in Vienna, Austria and online 3-8 May 2026. Early bird registration is open until 1 April. 

Our spotlight section aims to highlight tools and resources that can aid researchers. 

This month we feature an Academic Phrasebank, designed to help with academic writing of all kinds.

A synergy of observations: Filling the gaps in an ocean colour chlorophyll-a record

This month's blog highlight is a contribution from Daniel J. Ford on efforts to fill gaps within chlorophyll-a databases.

A model to trace methane from the seafloor to the atmosphere

Another highlight is by Knut Ola Dølven who introduces a model aiming to capture what happens to dissolved methane in the ocean.