Additional Information

• Who is the U.S. National Committee on Ocean Science for Sustainable Development?

  The U.S. National Committee is composed of experts selected by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (the Academies) for their expertise in issues of relevance to the UN Ocean Decade. Most of the members are concurrently members of the Ocean Studies Board, a body composed to advise the Academies on ocean science, policies, and infrastructure.

• What is the Committee's role in the Decade?

  The U.S. National Committee catalyzes and promotes the development of promising ocean science programs in the U.S. and represents the U.S. during the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development's international efforts. The committee neither submits nor endorses UN Ocean Decade programs, projects, or activities.

• What is the difference between U.S. National Committee and other entities engaged in the Decade?

  The U.S. National Committee serves as the coordination and communication center for U.S. activities in support of the Ocean Decade. The U.S. National Committee engages the U.S. ocean community and facilitates development of initiatives that will advance science in support of UN Ocean Decade Outcomes. The committee is recognized by the UN Ocean Decade as the official National Decade Committee for the U.S. and participants in various Decade events in this capacity.

• How can my organization get involved in the Decade?

  U.S. organizations are encouraged to participate in the Decade by joining the Ocean Decade U.S. Nexus. Nexus membership is for established organizations with a U.S. presence. A Nexus organization shares and helps communicate news about U.S. efforts related to the Decade. To apply to become a Nexus member, please apply here.

• How can I get involved in the Decade?

  To get involved and stay informed, follow the Ocean Decade Events Calendar for Ocean Decade-related events from Nexus members, the UN, the U.S. National Committee, and other related entities. You can also subscribe to the U.S. National Committee mailing list. Early career natural scientists, social scientists, engineers, resource managers, and policy specialists are encouraged to apply for a position as an Early Career Liaison to join and contribute to committee meetings and help disseminate information about U.S. efforts during the Decade.

• What are Ocean-Shots?

  Ocean Shots are a call for ambitious, transformational research concepts that are interdisciplinary and fundamentally advance U.S. ocean science for sustainable development. The goal of Ocean-Shots is to create innovative science that will advance progress toward the UN Ocean Decade goals. Ocean-Shots will stimulate cross-disciplinary communication and lead to the science we need for the ocean we want.