Editorial: Solving Complex Ocean Challenges Through Interdisciplinary Research: Advances from Early Career Marine Scientists

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Biogeochemical extremes and compound events in the ocean

Nicolas Gruber et al.

Summary: The ocean is warming, losing oxygen, and becoming more acidic due to anthropogenic carbon emissions. Extreme events such as marine heatwaves are intensifying and occurring more frequently. Understanding of these events and their impacts is limited, with compound events potentially interacting synergistically to have greater effects.

NATURE (2021)

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Editorial Material Ecology

Equity in science: advocating for a triple-blind review system

Stephanie Brodie et al.

Summary: The proposal of 'triple-blind review' for peer-reviewed journals suggests keeping author identities and affiliations blind to manuscript editors until after the initial appraisal, aiming to reduce biases and support equity in scientific publishing, especially for under-represented and minority scientists.

TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION (2021)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Promoting inclusive metrics of success and impact to dismantle a discriminatory reward system in science

Sarah W. Davies et al.

Summary: Success and impact metrics in science are currently biased and perpetuate sexist and racist rewards. Shifting to a new value system based on principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, along with multidimensional mentorship and prioritizing mentee well-being. This paradigm shift in scientific values requires collaborative efforts and essential systemic changes supported by academic leaders and administrators.

PLOS BIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

A Decade of Incorporating Social Sciences in the Integrated Marine Biosphere Research Project (IMBeR) Much Done, Much to Do?

Ingrid van Putten et al.

Summary: Successful management and mitigation of marine challenges depend on global ocean science collaboration that fosters interdisciplinary research approaches. The IMBeR project serves as a case study to investigate the diversity and characteristics of scientists involved in global research networks. The study highlights the importance of enhancing collaboration and engagement with social sciences in order to address complex marine socio-ecological challenges effectively.

FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE (2021)

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Article Geochemistry & Geophysics