Abstract The zero-form and one-form global symmetries of the Aharony-Bergman-Jafferis (ABJ) and related theories. with at least N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 6 supersymmetry in three dimensions. are examined in detail. Starting from well-known dualities between theories with orthogonal and symplectic gauge groups and those with unitary gauge groups. https://www.lightemupsequences.com/