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2010-2011 Schlanger Scientific Ocean Drilling Fellowship Program Winners Named
−Five Students from Across the United States Receive Prestigious Science Award −
(Washington, D.C.) – The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the selection of the 2010-2011 Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship recipients. Each year, the program offers the $28,000 awards to graduate students conducting research related to the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, an international marine research program dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth through drilling, coring and monitoring the subseafloor. Read the full story »
Program Update: Advocacy - August 2010
Congress has been in summer recess over the past few weeks and will reconvene on September 13, 2010. Upon their return, the Senate is expected to consider an Oil Spill and Energy Legislation Package and both chambers will deal with FY11 appropriations.
Congress has been in summer recess over the past few weeks and will reconvene on September 13, 2010. Upon their return, the Senate is expected to consider an Oil Spill and Energy Legislation Package and both chambers will deal with FY11 appropriations.
Program Update: Deep Earth Academy - August 2010
During the last month of operations onboard the JOIDES Resolution, the six person Outreach team sailing on Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) Expedition 327 Juan de Fuca Hydrogeology has been busy working on both group and individual projects.
During the last month of operations onboard the JOIDES Resolution, the six person Outreach team sailing on Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) Expedition 327 Juan de Fuca Hydrogeology has been busy working on both group and individual projects.
Program Update: National Ocean Sciences Bowl - August 2010
The first and second place winners of the Finals competition recently returned from the trips they were awarded for placing at the competition.
The first and second place winners of the Finals competition recently returned from the trips they were awarded for placing at the competition.
Program Update: Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel - August 2010
The Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP) met on July 27-28 at the Alaska SeaLife Center, in Seward, Alaska. Mayor Willard Dunham greeted the group with a formal proclamation welcoming them to Seward.
The Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP) met on July 27-28 at the Alaska SeaLife Center, in Seward, Alaska. Mayor Willard Dunham greeted the group with a formal proclamation welcoming them to Seward.
Program Update: National Oceanographic Partnership Program - August 2010
For funding beginning in FY 2011, the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the National Science Foundation (NSF) welcome research proposals on Marine Mammal Detection and Monitoring.
For funding beginning in FY 2011, the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the National Science Foundation (NSF) welcome research proposals on Marine Mammal Detection and Monitoring.
Program Update: Interagency Ocean Observation Committee - August 2010
The Interagency Ocean Observing Committee (IOOC) held its first official full membership meeting on August 10, 2010.
The Interagency Ocean Observing Committee (IOOC) held its first official full membership meeting on August 10, 2010.
Program Update: Integrated Ocean Drilling Program - August 2010
Drilling Program (IODP) released a draft of the new science plan that will guide scientific ocean drilling and related observatory science for a decade starting in late 2013.
Drilling Program (IODP) released a draft of the new science plan that will guide scientific ocean drilling and related observatory science for a decade starting in late 2013.
Program Update: Ocean Observatories Initiative - August 2010
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) successfully completed its first annual Operations & Maintenance Review, conducted by the National Science Foundation, on August 17-18.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) successfully completed its first annual Operations & Maintenance Review, conducted by the National Science Foundation, on August 17-18.
Program Update: Census of Marine Life - August 2010
This month, the Synthesis Group of the Census of Marine Life met in Newfoundland, Canada to finalize the growing list of products that will be released surrounding the Decade of Discovery events in London, UK from October 4-6, 2010.
This month, the Synthesis Group of the Census of Marine Life met in Newfoundland, Canada to finalize the growing list of products that will be released surrounding the Decade of Discovery events in London, UK from October 4-6, 2010.
Questions About the Gulf
The Obama administration owes the American people plain talk about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico — particularly about how much oil remains and the dangers to humans, wildlife and the environment.
The Obama administration owes the American people plain talk about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico — particularly about how much oil remains and the dangers to humans, wildlife and the environment.
Greeting from Mayor Kicks Off ORRAP Meeting; NOPP Project Receives Award
The Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP) met on 27-28 July at the Alaska SeaLife Center, in Seward. Mayor Willard Dunham greeted the group with a formal proclamation welcoming the group to Seward.
The Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP) met on 27-28 July at the Alaska SeaLife Center, in Seward. Mayor Willard Dunham greeted the group with a formal proclamation welcoming the group to Seward.
The Census of Marine Life: Photo of the Week - Sea Cucumbers
These deep-sea sea cucumbers are abundant in the Larsen B area of Antarctica. Interestingly they are all heading in the same direction.
These deep-sea sea cucumbers are abundant in the Larsen B area of Antarctica. Interestingly they are all heading in the same direction.
Science Report Describes Deepwater Horizon Oil Plume as of June
In mid-June, two months after the 20 April blowout of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, the resulting oil plume had reached huge proportions, peer-reviewed research published 19 August on the Science Express Web site suggests.
In mid-June, two months after the 20 April blowout of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, the resulting oil plume had reached huge proportions, peer-reviewed research published 19 August on the Science Express Web site suggests.
Widespread Floating Plastic Debris Found in the Western North Atlantic Ocean
Despite growing awareness of the problem of plastic pollution in the world's oceans, little solid scientific information existed to illustrate the nature and scope of the issue.
Despite growing awareness of the problem of plastic pollution in the world's oceans, little solid scientific information existed to illustrate the nature and scope of the issue. Be an Ocean Leader
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