 September 17, 2009Hearing on “Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: Formulating an Action Plan” Dr. Donald M. Anderson Senior Scientist, Biology Department, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Director, U.S. National Office for Harmful Algal Blooms  March 4, 2009Hearing on "How the Mission and Related Research of NOAA Contribute to The National Science Program" Dr. Susan K. Avery, President and Director Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution  July 10, 2008Hearing on “Harmful Algal Blooms: The Challenges on the Nation’s Coastlines” Dr. Donald M. Anderson, Senior Scientist, Biology Department,Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Director, U.S. National Office for Marine Biotoxins and Harmful Algal Blooms  June 12, 2008Hearing on Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Commercial Vessel Christopher Reddy, Associate Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department  June 5, 2008The Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act: H.R. 4174 Scott Doney, Senior Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department buessler_x_58632.jpg) November 13, 2007Carbon Sequestration in the Deep Sea: Navigating the Knowns and Unknowns Kenneth Buesseler, Senior Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry James Barry, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Open briefing for congressional staffers, both House and Senate.  October 9, 2007Briefing to the Senate Commerce Committee on Harmful Algae Bloom Don Anderson, Senior Scientist, Biology and Director, Coastal Ocean Institute  July 26, 2007Briefing on the Findings in the Institute of Medicine's Report, Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 2006 John Stegeman, Senior Scientist, Biology Department Briefing for the Department of Veterans Affairs, House Committee on Veterans Affairs, and the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs  May 10, 2007Effects of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification on Living Marine Resources Scott Doney, Senior Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department Presented to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation's Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard  April 24, 2007Renewable Energy Opportunities and Issues on the Outer Continental Shelf Porter Hoagland, Marine Policy Center Presented to the Joint Hearing of the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee on Natural Resources U.S. House of Representatives  January 8, 2007Independent Panel Calls for Clear Aquaculture Guidelines WHOI Convenes Task Force of Business, Environmental, and Scientific Leaders Source: Media Relations  October 4, 2006WHOI Scientists Provide Congressional Testimony Source: Oceanus Magazine  March 29, 2006Caught in the Middle of the Marine Mammal Protection Act In the past few years, several research projects have been halted because of conflicting interpretations of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Energy, shipping, and naval interests claim the MMPA hampers their ability to work in the sea. Environmentalists and animal rights advocates want the act strictly enforced. In between are scientists. Source: Oceanus Magazine  August 26, 2005Joyce, Evans Give Testimony on Oceans to Congress WHOI scientists Rob Evans and Terry Joyce testified June 8 before the House Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans, chaired by Wayne Gilchrest (R-Md.) in a continuing effort to help educate the U.S. House of Representatives on the oceans. Source: Oceanus Magazine  June 8, 2005Interactions Between the Seafloor and the Oceans: From the Coastlines to Mid-Ocean Ridges Rob. L. Evans, Department of Geology and Geophysics Presented to the House Subcommittee on Fisheries & Oceans  May 6, 2004Testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Former OCCI Director, William Curry, describes changes in the ocean that have been detected in only the last two years and discusses possible ocean and climate changes that may occur in the future if the planet continues to warm.  July 18, 2001Contaminated Sediments Topic of Congressional Hearing Source: Media Relations  July 18, 2000The Ocean's Role in Climate Testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation from WHOI scientist Raymond W. Schmitt Last updated: November 9, 2009 | |||||||||||||
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