The reports published below are the IAPSO contribution to the Annual Reports of IUGG, the latter containing a comprehensive summary of the activities of the Union including its Associations, Union Commissions, and Programs.
To promote the study of the oceans and the interactions that take place at its boundaries with the sea floor, coastal environment and atmosphere, through the use of physics, chemistry, mathematics and biogeochemisty.
Values
IAPSO gives importance to involving scientists and students from developing countries in oceanographic activities.