NOAA today announced that the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) will hold a public meeting in Honolulu, HI on Sept. 4-5, with virtual participation available for Day 1 and Day 2.
The meeting will include discussion from ORAP subgroups on their tasks surrounding (1) advice on areas of opportunity for partnership (such as through the National Oceanographic Partnership Program) on the topic of emerging technology (e.g., could include AI/Machine Learning, eDNA, and similar technology) with ocean industry and other sectors over the next 5-10 years; and (2) accessible, interoperable, interdisciplinary, and trusted ocean data to meet research and user needs.
The meeting will also include panel discussions on (!) Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities’ perspectives, indigenous knowledge relating to the ocean, indigenous science, and data sovereignty for indigenous peoples; and (2) ocean research needs and priorities at scales ranging from coastal/community to global.
Established under the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, ORAP advises the Ocean Policy Committee on policies and procedures to implement the NOPP, matters relating to national oceanographic science, engineering, facilities, or resource requirements, improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ocean sciences and related fields, advising the Ocean Policy Committee on national ocean research priorities, and any additional responsibilities that the Ocean Policy Committee considers appropriate.
