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The ocean is central to the functioning of the planet and human well-being, but ongoing depletion, disruption, and pollution threaten its future. From 2021-2030, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development will focus scientific initiatives across the globe on the science needed to ensure sustainable use of ocean resources and long-term ocean health. The U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade will encourage participation and serve as a communication channel for the U.S. ocean science community throughout this international effort.
News and updates
International Ocean Conference: Ocean and Human Health
Update
On December 11–12, the National Decade Committee of Portugal will host an international conference in Lisbon exploring how ocean systems impact human health. The event will bring together global experts to address issues from marine natural products to plastic pollution and climate change. U.S. speakers include Valerie Paul (Smithsonian Institution), Margaret Spring (Monterey Bay Aquarium), and Susan Roberts (National Academies)
Call for Decade Actions No. 10/2025
Update
The UN Ocean Decade has opened their call for Decade Actions No. 10/2025 which will run through January 31, 2026.
Events
Ocean Decade U.S.: March 2024 Meeting
- March 5, 2024
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Past
This is an open session to discuss the upcoming activities/plans for the 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference.
Ocean Decade U.S.: Urban Sea
- November 8, 2023
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Past
This is a virtual open session on urban seas. If you would like to attend, please email Safah Wyne at Swyne@nas.edu.
Ocean Decade U.S.: Rationale & Strategies for Moving Urban Sea System Stewardship Forward Nationally & Internationally
- June 13, 2023
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Past
This is a virtual session on rationale & strategies for moving urban sea system stewardship forward nationally & internationally. If you would like to attend, please email Safah Wyne at Swyne@nas.edu...
Ocean Decade U.S. - Early Career Liaison 2nd Cohort Information Session
- November 29, 2022
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The Ocean Decade committee will host an information session with the current cohort of Early Career Liaisons, where potential applicants are welcome to listen in and ask questions about the experience...
Ocean Decade U.S. November 2022 Meeting
- November 4, 2022
- 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM (ET)
- Past
The U.S. National Committe for the Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development will convene for their annual open meeting. One highlight of the meeting will be presentations from the Early Career Liaison...
Achieving the Ocean We Want: Cross-Cutting Themes for the Ocean Decade
- June 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Past
Join the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade on June 22 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT for a webinar on key themes from their recently-released report, "Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributio...
Achieving the Ocean We Want: Cross-Cutting Themes for the Ocean Decade
- June 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Past
Join the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade on June 22 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT for a webinar on key themes from their recently-released report, "Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributio...
Achieving the Ocean We Want: Cross-Cutting Themes for the Ocean Decade
- June 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Past
Join the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade on June 22 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT for a webinar on key themes from their recently-released report, "Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributio...
Achieving the Ocean We Want: Cross-Cutting Themes for the Ocean Decade
- June 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Past
Join the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade on June 22 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT for a webinar on key themes from their recently-released report, "Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributio...
Achieving the Ocean We Want: Cross-Cutting Themes for the Ocean Decade
- June 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Past
Join the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade on June 22 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT for a webinar on key themes from their recently-released report, "Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributio...
Achieving the Ocean We Want: Cross-Cutting Themes for the Ocean Decade
- June 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Past
Join the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade on June 22 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT for a webinar on key themes from their recently-released report, "Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributio...
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Sponsor Briefing
- April 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The committee met with the sponsor for the report briefing.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Sponsor Briefing
- April 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The committee met with the sponsor for the report briefing.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Sponsor Briefing
- April 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The committee met with the sponsor for the report briefing.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Sponsor Briefing
- April 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The committee met with the sponsor for the report briefing.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Sponsor Briefing
- April 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The committee met with the sponsor for the report briefing.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Sponsor Briefing
- April 22, 2022
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The committee met with the sponsor for the report briefing.
Ocean Decade U.S. April Meeting 2022
- April 5, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Past
The committee met with the first Decade Collaborative Center in the U.S., located at the Georgia Aquarium.
Ocean Decade U.S. February Meeting 2022
- February 1, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Past
The U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 1, for an open session. One year since the Ocean Decade: U.S. Launch Meeting, attendees will hear an update on Ocean Decade...
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #1
- November 12, 2021
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The Themes committee will be meeting in conjunction with the Ocean Decade U.S. committee meeting on November 12. This discussion will provide updates on the cross-cutting themes identified based on th...
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #1
- November 12, 2021
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The Themes committee will be meeting in conjunction with the Ocean Decade U.S. committee meeting on November 12. This discussion will provide updates on the cross-cutting themes identified based on th...
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #1
- November 12, 2021
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The Themes committee will be meeting in conjunction with the Ocean Decade U.S. committee meeting on November 12. This discussion will provide updates on the cross-cutting themes identified based on th...
Ocean Decade U.S. Fall Meeting 2021
- November 12, 2021
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development will meet in open session with various stakeholders of the Ocean Decade. The meeting agenda will be posted here prior to...
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #1
- November 12, 2021
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The Themes committee will be meeting in conjunction with the Ocean Decade U.S. committee meeting on November 12. This discussion will provide updates on the cross-cutting themes identified based on th...
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #1
- November 12, 2021
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The Themes committee will be meeting in conjunction with the Ocean Decade U.S. committee meeting on November 12. This discussion will provide updates on the cross-cutting themes identified based on th...
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #1
- November 12, 2021
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Past
The Themes committee will be meeting in conjunction with the Ocean Decade U.S. committee meeting on November 12. This discussion will provide updates on the cross-cutting themes identified based on th...
Ocean Decade: U.S. Launch Meeting
- February 3 - 4, 2021
- Past
The 2-day virtual event featured a presentation of submitted “Ocean-Shots” that aspire to create transformational change toward Decade Challenges. The program also included an Early Career Professiona...
Planning Meeting for the U.S. National Committee for the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
- May 21, 2020
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Past
At this first meeting of the U.S. National Commitee for the Decade on Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, the committee learn about U.S. Decade plans and goals from leaders in the ocean communi...
Ocean Decade U.S.: October 2025 Meeting
- October 8, 2025
- 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)
- Meeting
- Past
Join the Ocean Studies Board and the U.S. National Committee for the UN Ocean Decade for a meeting in Washington DC, on October 7-8, 2025. The meeting will feature: Insights into the future of ocean...
Ocean Decade U.S.: October 2024 Meeting
- October 24, 2024
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)
- Meeting
- Past
On October 24, from 9:00am to 2:00pm ET, the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development (USNC) will convene their annual meeting with a focus on gauging progress during t...
Ocean Decade U.S.: October 2023 Meeting
- October 3, 2023
- 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
- Meeting
- Past
The U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development will convene for their annual open meeting.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting
- March 2, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting
- March 2, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting
- March 2, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting
- March 2, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting
- March 2, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade March Meeting
- March 2, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss final edits to the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #2
- February 18, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #2
- February 18, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #2
- February 18, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #2
- February 18, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #2
- February 18, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #2
- February 18, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #1
- February 16, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #1
- February 16, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #1
- February 16, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #1
- February 16, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #1
- February 16, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade February Meeting #1
- February 16, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to discuss response to review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade January Meeting
- January 5, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to prepare the report for review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade January Meeting
- January 5, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to prepare the report for review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade January Meeting
- January 5, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to prepare the report for review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade January Meeting
- January 5, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to prepare the report for review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade January Meeting
- January 5, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to prepare the report for review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade January Meeting
- January 5, 2022
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to prepare the report for review.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #2
- November 22, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to review and discuss the public comments received.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #2
- November 22, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to review and discuss the public comments received.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #2
- November 22, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to review and discuss the public comments received.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #2
- November 22, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to review and discuss the public comments received.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #2
- November 22, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to review and discuss the public comments received.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade November Meeting #2
- November 22, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
The committee met to review and discuss the public comments received.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #4
- September 23, 2021
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #4
- September 23, 2021
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #4
- September 23, 2021
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #4
- September 23, 2021
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #4
- September 23, 2021
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #4
- September 23, 2021
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #3
- September 21, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #3
- September 21, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #3
- September 21, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #3
- September 21, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #3
- September 21, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #3
- September 21, 2021
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #2
- September 14, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #2
- September 14, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #2
- September 14, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #2
- September 14, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #2
- September 14, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #2
- September 14, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #1
- September 13, 2021
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #1
- September 13, 2021
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #1
- September 13, 2021
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #1
- September 13, 2021
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #1
- September 13, 2021
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Cross-Cutting Themes for U.S. Contributions to the Ocean Decade Breakout Session #1
- September 13, 2021
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Closed
- Past
A subset of the committee met to discuss the plan for the report.
Meet the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade
- October 16, 2020
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
- Meeting
- Past
The ocean science community is encouraged to attend this public session to meet the U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade and discuss U.S. participation in pursuit of Decade goals. The meeting...