Outstanding <i>L&amp;O</i> Associate Editors and Reviewers

More than halfway into my fourth decade as a member of ASLO, and in my third year at the helm of ASLO's flagship journal, Limnology and Oceanography (L&O), two words sum up my pride in L&O and what I consider to be my primary scientific society, ASLO—peer review. I cannot count the number of times that I have told graduate students, authors, and even editors, how incredibly invaluable L&O reviews can be. As one of our highlighted reviewers mentions below, some of what are arguably among my best papers are in L&O and have benefitted from L&O peer review. I also have multiple papers that were initially, or eventually, rejected from L&O, but that profited immensely from extremely high quality of thoughtful, careful review, to the point of being published ultimately in other respectable outlets (this is where the “kids” would insert an lol) that focus more broadly on ecological and general sciences. Granted, in most cases, the published manuscripts differed substantially from the version initially submitted to L&O, but admittedly, it was the high caliber of review that made eventual publication possible. Of course, the papers that I have published in L&O also benefitted tremendously from stringent review, they simply were more relevant for the L&O readership and maneuvered well the gauntlet of L&O's reviewers, associate editors (AEs), and editors. Without a doubt, it is the dedication of ASLO members to sound, quality science that make our peer review and journals top of the line. The AEs and reviewers below are but a few of the many excellent researchers who work selflessly to ensure L&O's stature in the realm of scientific publications. These AEs have competently and capably processed an average of 20 or more manuscripts each in the last year, and the Reviewers below have averaged five manuscript reviews each with an average turnaround time of 19 days! I cannot imagine working with a better group of people. KELLY BENOIT-BIRD Senior Scientist and Research Chair, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Moss Landing, CA, USA. “My research employs active acoustics (sonar) along with complementary techniques to explore how animals make their living in pelagic marine ecosystems from the surface to the deep sea. One thing I've always enjoyed about going to meetings is getting inspired by the most current work. As an Associate Editor for L&O, not only do I get to see new research, I have the opportunity to help researchers best share their efforts, which is really fulfilling.” FLORENCE SCHUBOTZ Research Scientist, MARUM Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen, Bremen Germany. “As a biogeochemist, I study the activities and interactions of microorganisms with each other and their surrounding environment. I am specifically interested in how microorganism adapt to changing environmental conditions, and their role in utilizing recalcitrant organic matter. My research focuses on microbially mediated processes that occur at oxic to anoxic interfaces, either within stratified water bodies or marine sediments. I take great pride in serving as an Associate Editor for L&O and have a deep respect for the high-quality papers that are published in this journal. In my work as an AE, I am dedicated to uphold these high standards and am profoundly grateful to the countless reviewers that make this possible.” TAKEHITO YOSHIDA Associate Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Kyoto, Japan & Department of General Systems Studies, University of Tokyo, Komaba, Tokyo, Japan. “I enjoy studying diversity and complexity of organisms and ecosystems (mostly aquatic) from the viewpoints of adaptation and system dynamics, and exploring human-nature interactions and sustainability in local communities. By serving as an Associate Editor for L&O, I am given many opportunities to be impressed by new outcomes achieved by authors and to feel excited when they become a part of the literature with constructive help from devoted reviewers.” JOHN MELACK Distinguished Professor, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, and Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA. “I study ecological processes in lakes and hydrological and biogeochemical aspects of catchments with current focus on floodplains in the Amazon, high-elevation lakes in the Sierra Nevada, and coastal California watersheds. To extend time and space scales, I apply remote sensing and modeling. Service as an Associate Editor for Limnology and Oceanography offers an opportunity to mentor early career scientists and influence the breadth and caliber of the field. Working with reviewers helps maintain and expand professional friendships and relationships worldwide.” PETER LEAVITT FRSC, Professor of Biology, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change and Society; Director, Institute of Environmental Change and Society, University of Regina, Saskatchewan Canada. “I'm a limnologist and a member of ASLO for nearly 40 years. I'm currently a Canada Research Chair at University of Regina and lead the 28-year-long Qu'Appelle Long-Term Ecological Research program (QU-LTER). Mainly I split my time between studying coupled human—environmental interactions (climate, nitrogen, eutrophication, paleolimnology) as regards surface waters, and my 8-year-old son—about a 50–50 split. Still a terrible guitarist—Why I review?—As an editor and author, I am always looking for reviews that are critical but fair and which will guide me to fixing problems that I may have missed. Basically, I try and be that reviewer. I almost always say ‘yes’ to review requests from ASLO journals because I expect to see high-quality submissions and because I want the society to be associated with excellent aquatic research. Most of my ‘best’ research is published in Limnology and Oceanography, so providing high-quality reviews feels like ‘paying it forward.’” CLARA FUCHSMAN Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge, MD, USA. “I study biogeochemical cycling and microbial ecology in and around Oxygen Minimum Zones. I am particularly interested in the many roles of particles in these systems. I review for Limnology and Oceanography because it is a home for interdisciplinary papers.” KERRI FINLAY Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. “I am a biogeochemist, looking at water quality and greenhouse gases in prairie water bodies, including lakes and small agricultural ponds. My lab is investigating controls and potential management options for improved water quality for irrigation and livestock use, and we are working on expanding a community-based water quality monitoring program to engage citizens in data collection. I have been a proud member of ASLO since 2001, and reviewing for L&O allows me to engage with and give back to the community that has supported me throughout my research career.” CHRIS WALL Postdoctoral Researcher, Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, University of California- San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA. “I am a physiological ecologist with a penchant for stable isotopes studying environmental change and its influence on marine and terrestrial symbioses and food webs. Presently, my postdoctoral research focuses on alpine lakes and the influence of zooplankton-associated microbial communities on ecosystem productivity. As an author, I have benefited tremendously from the feedback of Limnology and Oceanography editors and reviewers. I enjoy reviewing for L&O because it offers me an opportunity to serve my community and pay-forward the investments my peers have made in me and my career.”

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