Making a Difference: The Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS) Congressional Briefing...

Making a Difference: The Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS)

Congressional Briefing

Thursday, February 26, 2015 12:15to 1:15**Lunch Provided**

2325 Rayburn House Office Building

The need for data and information about our coasts and Great Lakes has never been greater. Join us for an informational briefing about how science-based observations are aiding search and rescue, homeland security, maritime commerce and mitigating the impacts of harmful algal blooms.

Panel MembersModerator: Dr. Russell Callender, Acting AA, NOAA’s National Ocean Service

Dr. Ru Morrison, Northeast Regional Association: Overview of U.S. IOOSDr. Scott Glenn, Rutgers University: Applications for Search and Rescue,

Homeland Security Captain David Gelinas, Penobsot Bay and River Pilots: Maritime Commerce

Andrew Reich, Florida Department of Health: Managing Harmful Algae BloomsDr Kris Lynch, Shell Exploration and Production Company

Contact: Josie Quintrell at josie@ioosassociation.org

IOOS: Our eyes on the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes

THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM (IOOS) Operated By:

Federal Component:

Regional Component:

Stakeholder driven, science based, policy neutral

ONE SYSTEM MANY USES

Produce

Integrate

Communicate