Przeslawski R, Barrett N, Carroll A, Foster S, Gibbons B, Jordan A, Monk J, Langlois T, Lara-Lopez A, Pearlman J, Picard K, PiniFitzsimmons J, van Ruth P and Williams J (2023) Developing an ocean best practice: A case study of marine sampling practices from Australia. Frontiers in Marine Science. Ocean Observation Section. Vol 10 2023. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1173075
Overview
This article is written primarily for researchers. It outlines a process to elevate a method to an ocean ‘best practice’, using the National Environmental Science Program standard operating procedures as a case study. This process includes three phases: scope and recruit, develop and release, and revise and ratify. While many practices use only the second phase (develop and release), we emphasise the value of all phases to ensure a practice is truly a ‘best practice’. This optimises the chance to develop a true best practice that is:
- fit-for-purpose with clearly defined scope;
- representative and inclusive of potential users;
- accurate and effective, reflecting emerging technologies and programs; and
- supported and adopted by users.
The article is published here: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1173075/full
