NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research today announced the establishment of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel and the nomination of individuals interested in serving on the Panel by Monday, Aug. 15.
Authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act, the Panel will include 10-18 members and advise the Ocean Policy Committee on policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic Partnership Program; matters relating to national oceanographic science, engineering, facilities, or resource requirements; improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ocean sciences and related fields; national ocean research priorities; and any other matters deemed appropriate by the Ocean Policy Committee.
In addition to 3 members representing the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, members will be selected from among individuals who represent the views of ocean industries, State, tribal, territorial or local governments, academia, and such other views as the co-chairs consider appropriate, as well as individuals eminent in the fields of marine science, marine technology, and marine policy, or related fields.
