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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a collection of some of our most frequently asked questions. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.
General
Where is the Ocean Sciences Meeting being held?
The Ocean Sciences Meeting is being held at the Scottish Event Campus.
Scottish Event
Exhibition Way
Glasgow, Scotland G3 8YW
What are the dates for the Ocean Sciences Meeting?
The Ocean Sciences Meeting will be held 22-27 February 2026.
What is the expected meeting attendance?
Almost 6,000 attendees gathered for the 2024 Ocean Sciences Meeting. We expect similar attendance in 2026.
Do I have to be a member of AGU, ASLO or TOS to attend?
No, all members of the ocean sciences community are welcome to attend.
When does registration and housing open?
Registration and housing open in September 2025.
How do I obtain a Letter of Invitation to OSM26?
To request a letter of invitation, please complete this form.
Session and Town Hall Proposals
When does the session and town hall proposal submission period open and close?
The session and town hall proposal portal will open in early April and close on 28 May 2025 (23:59 EDT/03:59 UTC).
Do I need to register for OSM26 to chair, moderate, or present in a session?
- All session moderators and all presenters must pay a registration fee if they are attending and/or presenting at OSM26.
- Chairs listed on a proposal do not need to register for OSM26 if they will not attend the meeting.
Do I need to be a member of AGU, ASLO, or TOS to chair, moderate, or present at a session?
Membership is encouraged but is not a requirement; however, you will be asked if you are a member of one or more of these societies.
Is there a fee to submit a proposal?
- There is no fee to submit a session or town hall proposal. However, if accepted, town hall organizers will be billed a technology/labor charge.
- All first authors who submit an abstract to a session are subject to the abstract submission fee. Presenting authors and session moderators must pay the meeting registration fee.
What session formats will be included at OSM26?
Session formats will include oral, eLightning, and posters. View more information on session formats.
Can I request an oral session when submitting a session proposal?
When proposing a session, chairs can request to have only a poster session. It is not possible to request an oral session. Session format assignments will be allocated by the program committee after abstract submissions close.
Abstracts
When does the abstract submission period open and close?
The abstract submission portal will be open from early July to 20 August 2025 (23:59 EDT/03:59 UTC).
How do I submit an abstract?
Detailed abstract policies and requirements will be available in early July.
Do I have to be a member of AGU, ASLO, or TOS to submit an abstract?
No, membership is not a requirement, but it is encouraged.
Do I have to be a member of AGU, ASLO or TOS to attend?
Yes. Authors will select either in-person or online as their presentation location during the abstract submission process.
Is there a fee to submit an abstract?
Yes. The abstract submission fee is a required and non-refundable processing fee, separate from meeting registration fees, and is not based on approval of your abstract submission or attendance at the meeting. The abstract submission fees are:
- Regular submission — $75
- Student submission — $45
- Exception: There are no abstract submission fees for individuals residing in qualifying low-income or lower-middle income countries, as defined by the World Bank.
Can I submit more than one abstract?
- A first author can submit one abstract to any topic area.
- A first author can submit one additional abstract to sessions in the Education, Public Engagement, and Arts topic area. If submitting a second abstract, you must also pay the abstract submission fee for the second abstract.
- There are no invited abstracts.
When will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
- Authors are notified of the acceptance, format, and schedule of their abstracts in mid-October.
- Messages regarding the OSM scientific program are sent via [email protected]. Please check your junk or spam filter. Note: this email address is not monitored.
Do presenters have to register for the meeting
- The presenting author must register for and attend OSM26, either in person or virtually.
- The registration fee is separate from the abstract submission fee.
How should I cite an abstract presented at OSM26?
Please cite as:
Author(s) (2026), Title, Abstract (Final paper number, ex: AI14B-1234) presented at OSM26, 22-27 Feb.