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STUDENT MEMBERSHIP [$10]: Available for students enrolled in an academic program at the baccalaureate or higher level who have interests in oceanography or an ocean-related field. High School students are eligible to register for an Associate Membership (see below). Fee waivers are available upon request by contacting [email protected].
EARLY CAREER MEMBERSHIP [$30]: 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.
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP [$70]: Available to oceanographers, scientists, or engineers active in ocean-related fields, or to persons who have advanced oceanography by management or other public service.
SPONSORING MEMBERSHIP [$125]: Available to individuals who wish to provide enhanced support annually. In the US, $50 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.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP [No charge for High School students; $40 for others]: We encourage membership in TOS, however, we realize that not everyone wishing to support the mission of The Oceanography Society will meet membership criteria. TOS welcomes High School students as well as interested members of the public as Associate Members. Associate members are not eligible to vote in TOS elections.
CORPORATE/INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP [starting at $300]: Organizations such as corporations, institutions or other non-profit groups may support TOS as corporate/institutional members. Click here to see a list of the benefits provided for this level of membership. One Key Contact person can register as a member, and add organization employees as linked members. The cost for this level of membership is: Key Contact person plus up to 4 linked members ($300); Key Contact person plus 9 linked members ($600), Key Contact person plus 14 linked members ($900); and Key Contact person plus 19 linked members ($1,200). Each additional linked member beyond 19 will be added at the cost of $60 per individual.
