Testimony
Renewable Energy Opportunities and Issues on the Outer Continental Shelf
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 projects, […]
Read MoreFive Years After Deepwater Horizon: Improvements and Challenges in Prevention and Response
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 and Ranking Member […]
Read MoreDeep Sea Challenge: Innovative Partnerships in Ocean Observing
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 Ocean, […]
Read MoreHearing on The Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 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 M. […]
Read MoreOversight 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
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
Salutation
Good morning Chairwoman […]
Read MoreHearing On “The BP Oil Spill: Human Exposure and Environmental Fate”
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. Thank you for […]
Read MoreTestimony on Acoustic Technology for Determining Oil Spill Size
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 the opportunity to […]
Read MoreHearing 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
September 17, 2009
Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee. My […]
Read MoreHearing 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
MARCH 4, 2009 Good morning, Chairman Mollohan and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you […]
Read MoreHearing 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
July 10, 2008
Mr. Chairman and members of the […]
Read MoreHearing on Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Commercial Vessel
Christopher Reddy, Associate Scientist
Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
June 12, 2008
Introduction
Good morning Chairperson Johnson, Ranking Member Boozman and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you […]
Read MoreThe Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act: H.R. 4174
Scott Doney, Senior Scientist
Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
June 5, 2008
Introduction
Good morning Chairman Lampson, Ranking Member Inglis and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for giving […]
Read MoreCarbon Sequestration in the Deep Sea: Navigating the Knowns and Unknowns
November 13, 2007
When:
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 from 11:30 to 12:30 pm
Where:
HC – 8 Capitol Building
Speakers:
Dr. James Barry, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Dr. Kenneth Buesseler, Senior Scientist, Department […]
Briefing to the Senate Commerce Committee on Harmful Algae Bloom
October 9, 2007
Don Anderson briefed the Senate Commerce Committee on Harmful Algae Blooms in general, and ) about a new program to move into more applied research on HAB […]
Read MoreEffects of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification on Living Marine Resources
Scott Doney, Senior Scientist
Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
May 10, 2007
Introduction
Good morning Madame Chair, Ranking Member Snowe and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for giving […]
Read MoreIndependent Panel Recommends Strong, Clear Guidelines for Development of Marine Aquaculture in the United States
WHOI Convenes Task Force of Business, Environmental, and Scientific Leaders
January 8, 2007
Congress should enact legislation to ensure that strong environmental standards are in place to regulate the siting and […]
Read MoreCaught in the Middle of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
A law designed to protect animals sometimes hinders research that could help them
March 29, 2006
Conservation biologist Peter Tyack and acoustics expert Peter Stein were preparing to test a new […]
Read MoreJoyce, Evans Give Testimony on Oceans to Congress
August 26, 2005
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 […]
Read MoreInteractions Between the Seafloor and the Oceans: From the Coastlines to Mid-Ocean Ridges
Rob. L. Evans
June 8, 2005
A common perception is that the seafloor is an isolated, static and unchanging desert—a place that has little bearing on our lives at the surface […]
Read MoreTestimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
May 6, 2004
My name is William Curry. I am director of the Ocean and Climate Change Institute of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and a Senior Scientist in the […]
Read MoreThe Ocean’s Role in Climate
Testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
July 18, 2000
My name is Raymond Schmitt, I am a Senior Scientist in the Department of Physical Oceanography at the Woods […]
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