GGOSSS - An Ocean Sciences Summer School in Gulf Of Guinea

The Gulf of Guinea Ocean Sciences Summer School (GGOSSS) is an annual summer school dedicated to oceanographic and environmental studies for students and early-career scientists from French-speaking countries of the Gulf of Guinea. The workshop aims to expand opportunities within data-driven ocean science, offering a platform to explore future research directions and foster collaborative networks among attendees.The program will enhance scientific knowledge in oceanography, focusing on a range of critical parameters such as sea level, temperature, salinity, biogeochemistry, and ocean circulation. It will also foster international collaboration in addressing the region's increasing vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation. The school will bring together leading experts from around the world to offer hands-on training, workshops, and seminars, empowering participants to better understand and address the pressing oceanographic challenges faced by the Gulf of Guinea. The Gulf of Guinea Ocean Sciences Summer School (GGOSSS) will be hosted annually in various French-speaking countries within the Gulf of Guinea, with each year’s location rotating to maximize accessibility, engage local communities, and address the unique coastal and marine challenges of each host nation. The inaugural summer school will take place at the University of Dschang in Cameroon from August 18-22, 2025. Situated in a highland region, this unique setting reflects GGOSSS’s commitment to expanding ocean science education beyond traditional coastal and urban areas.