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- EIN 52-1892964
- (202) 232-3900
- 1030 15th Street Nw 404 Washington DC 20005-1503 USA
- www.oceanleadership.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Marine Science & Oceanography, Technology
Mission: Ocean leadership shapes the future of ocean science and technology through discovery, understanding and action. Ocean leadership provides expertise in managing, coordinating, and facilitating scientific programs and partnerships; influencing sound ocean policy; and educating the next generation of ocean leaders.
Programs: The ocean observatories initiative (ooi) will construct a networked infrastructure of science-driven sensor systems to measure the physical, chemical, geological and biological variables in the ocean and seafloor.
the gulf of mexico research initiative (gomri) will investigate the impacts of the oil, dispersed oil, and dispersant on the ecosystems of the gulf of mexico and affected coastal states in a broad context of improving fundamental understanding of the dynamics of such events and their environmental stresses and public health implications.
the nosb is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in the public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other stem careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards.
other research & education