Completed
An ad-hoc committee will provide an update of the previous report’s (Oil in the Sea III: Inputs, Fates, and Effects, 2003) inventory of the sources, composition, and quantity of hydrocarbon inputs as well as an assessment of the state of the science on the fate and effects of fossil fuel hydrocarbons in the marine environment. The final report will be completed by Summer of 2022.
Information about the study process can be found here.
Events
Discover
Events
Right Now & Next Up
Stay in the loop with can’t-miss sessions, live events, and activities happening over the next two days.
NAS Building Guided Tours Available!
Participate in a one-hour guided tour of the historic National Academy of Sciences building, highlighting its distinctive architecture, renowned artwork, and the intersection of art, science, and culture.