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Assessing the global ocean science community: understanding international collaboration, concerns and the current state of ocean basin research

Earth Sciences

Assessing the global ocean science community: understanding international collaboration, concerns and the current state of ocean basin research

R. W. K. Potter and B. C. Pearson

Discover how ocean research has evolved from 2000 to 2020, with a focus on trends across five ocean basins. While Atlantic studies lead, the Pacific is gaining momentum, especially with China's increased contributions. This vital research by Ross W. K. Potter and Brodie C. Pearson highlights the importance of international collaboration and the need for support in developing nations for a sustainable ocean science network.

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Abstract
This research paper analyzes trends in ocean research from 2000-2020 using Web of Science data, focusing on five ocean basins. While Atlantic research has been dominant, Pacific research is rapidly catching up due to increased output from China. International collaboration has grown, primarily involving G7 countries and China, but research remains largely domestic. Growth in collaborations involving Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and South America is noted, but sub-Saharan Africa lags behind. Increased support for education and infrastructure development is crucial to fostering a more sustainable and diverse global ocean science network.
Publisher
npj Ocean Sustainability
Published On
Sep 20, 2023
Authors
Ross W. K. Potter, Brodie C. Pearson
Tags
ocean research
collaboration
Atlantic
Pacific
Small Island Developing States
sub-Saharan Africa
China
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