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To join online, click on the name of the appropriate membership category below to access the membership system. If you prefer, you may mail in a check and completed membership application (52 KB pdf).
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP [FREE]: Available for students enrolled in an academic program at the baccalaureate or higher level who have interests in oceanography or an ocean-related field. Electronic delivery of four issues of Oceanography magazine is included in this membership category. If hard copy delivery of Oceanography is requested, a $20 fee is charged. High School students are eligible to register for an Associate Membership (see below).
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 five 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 receive Oceanography magazine or 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. All members in this category are eligible for electronic access to full issues of Oceanography in PDF format. Non-student members are eligible to receive mailed copies of Oceanography at a cost of $40 per year. Associate members are not eligible to vote in TOS elections, nor are they eligible for registration discounts at TOS-supported events.
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.
