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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A New Era for Oceanography: 26th Annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture Examines Ocean Exploration in the Age of Intelligent Robots and a Changing Climate
Feature Story
Christopher Scholin, president and chief executive officer of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, showcased progress in ocean exploration and discussed the future of the field during the 26th annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture.
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.
Circularity and Plastics: Proceedings of a Workshop
Workshop
·2025
The National Academies' Roundtable on Plastics convened a workshop in May 2025 to explore circularity and other approaches for sustainable life cycle management of plastic materials to mitigate plastic pollution, including reduction of plastic waste through redesign, reuse, remaking, and recycling....
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