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Q&A: Blinding Us From Science
May 21, 2013 – 11:30 am
Q&A: Blinding Us From Science

Science is under attack. With corporations manufacturing uncertainty to undermine studies that hurt their bottom lines and the sequester cutting billions in funding for scientific research, you’d think the American science community would be hunkered down in their labs avoiding outside interference at all costs.

Program Update: Advocacy – April 2013
May 2, 2013 – 1:57 pm
Program Update: Advocacy – April 2013

Monthly program update for Advocacy

UPDATED: May 8th Deadline for Applicants: Frank M. Cushing Science Policy Fellowship
April 29, 2013 – 8:00 am
UPDATED: May 8th Deadline for Applicants: Frank M. Cushing Science Policy Fellowship

A fellowship for marine science postdoctoral scholars and doctoral candidates interested in bridging the gap between science and policy by spending a year in Washington DC researching, developing and advocating for research and sound ocean policy.

DEADLINE MAY 8, 2013: Frank M. Cushing Science Policy Fellowship
April 25, 2013 – 1:34 pm
DEADLINE MAY 8, 2013: Frank M. Cushing Science Policy Fellowship

A fellowship for marine science postdoctoral scholars and doctoral candidates interested in bridging the gap between science and policy by spending a year in Washington DC researching, developing and advocating for research and sound ocean policy.

Opportunity: Senior Manager, Policy
April 25, 2013 – 1:24 pm
Opportunity: Senior Manager, Policy

The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the search for a Senior Manager, Policy. This is a regular, full-time. exempt position.

Why We Need a National Ocean Policy
April 25, 2013 – 8:54 am
Why We Need a National Ocean Policy

This week over one billion people in 192 countries celebrated Earth Day. We planted trees, shared recycling tips, pledged action to combat climate change, and took a moment to reflect on what nature has given us.

Japanese Government to Assert International Use of “Sea of Japan” Name
April 23, 2013 – 1:59 pm
Japanese Government to Assert International Use of “Sea of Japan” Name

The Japanese government’s five-year ocean policy plan is nearing approval

Obama Administration Releases Plan to Promote Ocean Economy and Resilience
April 16, 2013 – 11:50 am
Obama Administration Releases Plan to Promote Ocean Economy and Resilience

Today, the Obama Administration released its final plan for translating the National Ocean Policy into on-the-ground actions to benefit the American people.

Program Update: Advocacy – March 2013
April 4, 2013 – 3:20 pm
Program Update: Advocacy – March 2013

This month, Congress completed the FY13 Appropriations Process, albeit halfway through the fiscal year.

Ocean Leadership Presents Senators Murkowski and Begich with Watkins Award
March 8, 2013 – 10:16 am
Ocean Leadership Presents Senators Murkowski and Begich with Watkins Award

On March 6, Ocean Leadership presented U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R – AK) and Mark Begich (D – AK) with the Admiral James D. Watkins Congressional Leadership Award at the organization’s Public Policy Forum.

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