Ocean Studies Board
The Ocean Studies Board (OSB) is the focal point within the National Academies for ocean-related science, engineering, and policy issues. The OSB explores the science, policies, and infrastructure needed to understand and protect coastal and marine environments and resources. The board exercises leadership within the ocean community by helping identify and communicate the needs of the field and developing activities related to ocean science and engineering and their impacts on policy.
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News and Updates
The Quest to Map the Global Ocean
Update
Join us on March 17 as Larry Mayer of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire presents the 27th annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture. Register to hear him discuss advances in global ocean mapping and seafloor exploration from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (ET).
U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade
Update
The UN has recognized the need to support science working towards sustaining the ocean and, in response, deemed 2021–2030 the UN Ocean Decade. The National Academies have been tasked with convening the U.S. National Committee for the Decade to provide “the science we need for the ocean we want.” Join the effort as we work to make the ocean a more sustainable place.
Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities
Consensus Study Report
·2026
Offshore renewable energy is poised to play a significant role in the nation's clean energy future, particularly along the U.S. West Coast, where floating offshore wind technology is nearing commercial scale. At the same time, West Coast waters support long standing and diverse maritime activities,...
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