The 18th International Science Team Meeting (GHRSST XVIII) will be hosted by the Ocean University of China in Qingdao, 5-9 June 2017.

The meeting brings scientific and operational SST users and producers together to review progress and achievements of SST science and applications within the GHRSST framework.  The meeting is open to SST experts and the application community actively involved in SST science and applications. The meeting format will use plenary discussion and keynote talks to tackle specific issues; poster sessions will be used to promote discussion. Abstracts are invited on any topic relating to SST.

Abstract submission: To submit a short abstract of the work you wish to present at the meeting (250 words maximum) please use the  provided and send it to gpa@ghrsst.org with ‘GHRSST XVIII Abstract’ in the subject. Extended submission deadline: Friday 3rd March 2017. To submit multiple abstracts, please send each one separately.

Please refer to the meeting webpage for all logistic information which will be updated as a when further information will become available. More information has now been added re: booking Hotel accommodation, how to request an invitation letter for Visa applications, and scholarships.