Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, formerly known as the Limnological Society of America and the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, is a scientific society established in 1936 with the goal of advancing the sciences of limnology and oceanography. 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. ASLO's mission is to foster a diverse, international scientific community that creates, integrates and communicates knowledge across the full spectrum of aquatic sciences, advances public awareness and education about aquatic resources and research, and promotes scientific stewardship of aquatic resources for the public interest. Its products and activities are directed toward these ends.
Journal publications
ASLO publishes four scientific journals:
Limnology and Oceanography
Limnology and Oceanography Letters
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Much of the content of ASLO journals is open access. In addition to occasional small workshops ASLO hosts regularly scheduled major scientific around the world including the Aquatic Science Meetings; the Ocean Science Meetings and the Summer ASLO Meetings. ASLO presents five annual 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 . ASLO is governed by an elected , which includes 2 student members with full voting privileges. ASLO offers its members many 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 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 Ramón Margalef Award for Excellence in Education 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
