Developing a National Strategy for Ocean Science: Linking Science and Society

1. Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States: Research Priorities for the Next Decade Developing a National Strategy for Ocean Science: Linking Science and Society Draft ORPP and NRC Review 2006; Final ORPP and NRC Review 2007

2. Developing a National Strategy for Ocean Science • Oceans Act 2000 • Commission on Ocean Policy: A Blueprint for Ocean Science (2004) • Ocean Action Plan (2004) • Coordinated Ocean Governance Structure • Coordinated effort among federal agencies that have oceans in their portfolio: Goal is a national ORPP • Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States: Research Priorities for the Next Decade (2006 DRAFT and NRC Review; 2007 Final Doc and NRC Review)

3. Coordinated Ocean Governance Structure Committee on Ocean Policy (Cabinet Level) Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resources Management Integration ICOSRMI Expanded ORAP NSC PCC NSTC Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology JSOST Subcommittee on Integrated Management of Ocean Resources SIMOR

4. A National Plan • JSOST = 25 Federal Agencies • Ocean Science Community • Denver Workshop • Public Comment • Regional Public Forums • National Academy review • Interim • Final

5. Highlights • Linking Science and Society • Stewardship of our Natural and Cultural Ocean Resources • Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards • Enabling Marine Operations • The Ocean’s Role in Climate • Improving Ecosystem Health • Enhancing Human Health • Coordinated Approach to Common Infrastructure Needs • Overarching Opportunities • Need for Multidisciplinary Perspectives • The Continuum from Basic to Applied Research Interim NRC Report made 31 Recommendations

6. Highlights • Linking Science and Society • Stewardship of our Natural and Cultural Ocean Resources • Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards • Enabling Marine Operations • The Ocean’s Role in Climate • Improving Ecosystem Health • Enhancing Human Health

7. The ocean’s role in climate Increasing resilience to natural hazards Stewardship of our natural and cultural ocean resources Enabling marine operations Improving ecosystem health Enhancing human health Fig. 4-1 from NRC Review of Draft ORPP

8. Questions Used by JSOST to Identify Research Priorities • Is the proposed research transformational? • Does the proposed research impact many societal theme areas? • Does the research address high priority needs of resource managers? • Would the research provide understanding of high value to the broader scientific community? • Will the research promote partnerships to expand the nation’s capabilities • Does the research serve to contribute to or enhance the leadership of the United States in ocean science? • Does the research contribute to a greater understanding of ocean issues at a global scale? • Does the research address mandates of governing entities (federal agencies, state, tribal and local governments)?

9. Priorities • Long-term (Decade): 21 Priorities • Near-term (2-4 yrs): 4 Priorities • Forecasting Response of Coastal Ecosystems to Persistent Forcing and Extreme Events • Comparative Analyses of Marine Ecosystem Organization • Sensors for Marine Ecosystems • Assessing MOC Variability: Implications for Rapid Climate Change