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Climate & Oceans
Scott DoneyJune 5, 2008
The Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act: H.R. 4174
Scott Doney, Senior Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department

Ken BuesslerNovember 13, 2007
Carbon 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.

Effects of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification on Living Marine ResourcesMay 10, 2007
Effects 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

Terry Joyce testifies before Congress.August 26, 2005
Joyce, 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

Testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and TransportationMay 6, 2004
Testimony 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.

The Ocean's Role in ClimateJuly 18, 2000
The Ocean's Role in Climate
Testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation from WHOI scientist Raymond W. Schmitt


Ocean Resources
Porter HoaglandApril 24, 2007
Renewable 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

Independent Panel Recommends Strong, Clear Guidelines for Development of Marine Aquaculture in the United StatesJanuary 8, 2007
Independent Panel Calls for Clear Aquaculture Guidelines
WHOI Convenes Task Force of Business, Environmental, and Scientific Leaders
Source: Media Relations

Terry Joyce testifies before Congress.August 26, 2005
Joyce, 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


Ocean Life
Hearing on “Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia: Formulating an Action Plan”September 17, 2009
Hearing 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

Dr. Donald M. AndersonJuly 10, 2008
Hearing 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

Don AndersonOctober 9, 2007
Briefing to the Senate Commerce Committee on Harmful Algae Bloom
Don Anderson, Senior Scientist, Biology and Director, Coastal Ocean Institute

humpback whaleMarch 29, 2006
Caught 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


Ocean Exploration
October 4, 2006
WHOI Scientists Provide Congressional Testimony
Source: Oceanus Magazine


Geology & Geophysics
Rob EvansJune 8, 2005
Interactions 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


Pollution
Chris ReddyJune 12, 2008
Hearing on Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Commercial Vessel
Christopher Reddy, Associate Scientist, Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department



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