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Testimonies & Briefings

Renewable Energy Opportunities and Issues on the Outer Continental Shelf

April 24, 2017

Porter Hoagland, Research Specialist Marine Policy Center Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution April 24, 2007 I have been asked to discuss the current regulatory structure for offshore wind, wave, and current…

Five Years After Deepwater Horizon: Improvements and Challenges in Prevention and Response

April 29, 2015

April 29, 2015 Christopher M. Reddy, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution April 29, 2014—U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce & Transportation Salutation Chairman Thune…

Deep Sea Challenge: Innovative Partnerships in Ocean Observing

June 11, 2013

Dr. Susan K. Avery, President and Director Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution June 11, 2013 – Written testimony presented to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on…

Hearing on The Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2011

June 11, 2011

before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Committee on Science, Space and Technology U.S. House of Representatives June 1, 2011 Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee. I am Donald…

Oversight Hearing on “Ocean Science and Data Limits in a Time of Crisis: Do NOAA and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have the Resources to Respond?”

June 15, 2010

June 15, 2010 Christopher M. Reddy, Ph.D., Associate Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution June 15th, 2010—Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans, and Wildlife Committee on Natural Resources…

Hearing On “The BP Oil Spill: Human Exposure and Environmental Fate”

June 10, 2010

Christopher M. Reddy, Ph.D., Associate Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution June 10, 2010 Introduction Good afternoon Chairman Markey, Ranking Member Upton, and members of the Subcommittee.…

Testimony on Acoustic Technology for Determining Oil Spill Size

May 19, 2010

Richard Camilli, Ph.D., Associate Scientist, Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution May 19, 2010 Introduction Good afternoon Chairman Markey and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for…

Hearing on “Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: Formulating an Action Plan”

September 17, 2009

Dr. Donald M. Anderson Senior Scientist, Biology Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Director, U.S. National Office for Harmful Algal Blooms September 17, 2009 Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee. …

Susan Avery

Hearing on “How the Mission and Related Research of NOAA Contribute to The National Science Program”

March 4, 2009

Dr. Susan K. Avery, President and Director Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution MARCH 4, 2009 Good morning, Chairman Mollohan and members of the Subcommittee.  Thank you for the opportunity to speak with…

Hearing on “Harmful Algal Blooms: The Challenges on the Nation’s Coastlines”

July 10, 2008

Dr. Donald M. Anderson Senior Scientist, Biology Department Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Director, U.S. National Office for Marine Biotoxins and Harmful Algal Blooms July 10, 2008 Mr. Chairman and members…