Marine Technology Society

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The Marine Technology Society was incorporated in June, 1963 to allow members of academia, government and industry to have a common forum for the exchange of information and ideas, and to "make real contributions in fostering progress in the marine sciences for the benefit of mankind". Early corporate members included General Dynamics, Raytheon and Oceanographic Engineering Corporation, among others. In its formative years, the Society developed its technical committees structure, a call for at least one annual conference, and peer-reviewed publications. Early Technological Committees included Underwater Photography, Marine Biology, Undersea Vehicles, Education and Careers in the Marine Sciences, Oceanographic Data and Information, Oceanographic Instrumentation, and Mineral Resources. Today, the Marine Technology Society boasts a membership of businesses, institutions, individual professionals, and students. The MTS Journal is published quarterly, and is considered among the most prestigious peer-reviewed journals in the marine technology and sciences community. The Society has four Technical Divisions, over twenty-five technical committees, and hosts several conferences yearly. We invite you to visit the Marine Technology Society's early years, 1963 through 1988, by reading The Marine Technology Society, Highlights of Twenty Five Years of Service. To view the pdf, click here. Throughout our history, the leadership and membership of the Society have come from diversified marine and ocean backgrounds. From Captains of Industry to Admirals in the Navy, the Marine Technology Society has provided a broad of services, supporting a vast array of professional needs.