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Ocean Management

Oceans sustain global food systems, economies, and ecosystems. The National Academies study ocean management approaches that balance fisheries, energy production, and conservation to ensure the long-term health of marine environments.

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Priorities for Sustainable and Responsible Development of Offshore Renewable Energy on the West Coast Outlined in New Report

News Release

The waters of the U.S. West Coast are well-suited for renewable energy projects but already support maritime activities central to regional economies, food systems, and public safety. A new National Academies report offers recommendations to help inform offshore renewable energy development while mitigating negative impacts on coastal communities and industries.

coastal ocean waves

Early Career Liaison Kailani Acosta Advances Ocean Science at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference

Program News

We spoke with U.S. Ocean Decade Early Career Liaison Kailani Acosta about her work as part of the Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP) Network Programme under the UN Ocean Decade.

A New Era for Oceanography: 26th Annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture Examines Ocean Exploration in the Age of Intelligent Robots and a Changing Climate

Feature Story

Christopher Scholin, president and chief executive officer of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, showcased progress in ocean exploration and discussed the future of the field during the 26th annual Roger Revelle Commemorative Lecture.

revelle lecture 2025. Christopher Scholin speaking at a podium in the NAS auditorium

Featured work

Ocean Acoustics Education and Expertise

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Future Directions for Southern Ocean and Antarctic Nearshore and Coastal Research

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Interventions to Increase the Resilience of Coral Reefs

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Long-term Coastal Zone Dynamics: Interactions and Feedbacks between Natural and Human Processes along the U.S. Gulf Coast

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Review of the Marine Recreational Information Program

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Effective Approaches for Monitoring and Assessing Gulf of Mexico Restoration Activities

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Scientific Ocean Drilling: Accomplishments and Challenges

Consensus/Advisory Activity

An Ocean Infrastructure Strategy for U.S. Ocean Research in 2030

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Informing the Gulf Research Program’s Enhancing Community Resilience (EnCoRe) Initiative Expert Panel Series

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

GRP Emerging ScienTalks: Webinar Series

Educational/Outreach Activity

Featured Publications

Offshore Renewable Energy Development on the West Coast: Understanding Effects on Shipping, Fisheries, and Maritime Activities

Consensus Study Report

2026

Oil in the Sea IV: Quick Guide for Practitioners and Researchers: Spanish Version

2025

Forecasting the Ocean: The 2025–2035 Decade of Ocean Science

Consensus Study Report

2025

Ocean Acoustics Education and Expertise

Consensus Study Report

2025

Nantucket Shoals Wind Farm Field Monitoring Program: Proceedings of a Workshop

Proceedings

2024

Upcoming events

Units

Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)

Oversight Unit

Enhancing Community Resilience (EnCoRe)

Initiative

Roundtable on Unconventional Hydrocarbon Development

Roundtable/Forum

Board on Gulf Education and Engagement

Oversight Unit

Gulf Research Program

Oversight Unit

Climate Crossroads

Oversight Unit

Standing Committee to Advise the Gulf Research Program (GRP) on the Understanding Gulf Ocean Systems Initiative

Standing Committee

Earth Systems and Resources Program Area

Oversight Unit

Moss sporangia with morning dew (close-up)

Polar Research Board

Standing Committee

Ocean Studies Board

Standing Committee

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