Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Panel seeks fresh course for ocean research

Article Abstract:

The US Commission on ocean policy had called for the establishment of a National Ocean Council at the White House, to coordinate the $7 billion that the government spends each year on ocean management, research and education. But the commission rejected calls for an independent ocean research agency to replace the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is part of the Department of Commerce.

Government expenditures, Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Research & Development NEC, Research institutes, Oceanographic research, Government finance

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Scientists as policy-makers

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The relation between science and policy is clearly examined, some countries are promoting interactions between scientists and policy-makers at the national level. In the United States, opportunities for scientists interested in policy often follow more direct paths.

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Environmental Programs, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Resources, Environ & Energy-Total Govt

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Panel calls for sea change to fisheries policy

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The Pew Oceans commission recommends the creation of an independent national oceans agency. This agency will prevent harm from overfishing, ocean pollution and invasive species.

Waste Management and Remediation Services, Ocean & Coastal Water Pollution, Prevention, Marine pollution, Pew Oceans Commission

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