All project suggestions for potential Phase III funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund must be entered into the Alabama Coastal Restoration Project Suggestion portal by March 9, 2015. Go to www.alabamacoastalrestoration.orgto enter a new project suggestion or to review project suggestions currently in the portal. For additional information on Read More
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National Monitoring Council Webinar Series: The Water Quality Portal
The National Water Quality Monitoring Council is offering a webinar on the Water Quality Portal (WQP) Wednesday, February 18th at 2:00PM ET. Pre-registration is required for this event. This free webinar will go over the basic use of the WQP, which provides easy access to over 250 million discrete water quality sample results from over Read More
Public Comment Opportunity – Expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
A Notice of Intent to solicit public input and prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the expansion of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary was published in the Federal Register. You can find the Federal Register notice here. Public comments related to this action must be received by April 6, 2015. You can Read More
NAS Gulf Research Program exploratory grants
National Academies of Science Gulf Research Program extended deadline for its inaugural exploratory grants program to Feb 25, 2015. Priorities include: Exploring Approaches for Effective Education and Training of Workers in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry and Health Professions Linking Ecosystem Services Related to and Influenced by Oil and Gas Production to Human Health Read More
Public Comment Opportunity – Draft Strategy of Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing
The Interior Department and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announce draft strategy for offshore oil and gas leasing in 2017-2022. The proposal includes ten sales in the Gulf of Mexico, “one of the most productive basins in the world and where oil and gas infrastructure is well established.” The Draft Proposed Program and the Read More
FIO Announces Its First Request for Proposals for the Florida Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) announces release of its first Request for Proposals for the Florida Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program– http://www.fio.usf.edu/research/restore-act. Read More
NOAA Briefing on the Presidents FY16 Budget Request – Feb 17, 2015
On February 17, 2015, 2:00-4:00PM, tentatively, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will give a FY16 Budget Briefing for stakeholders. This will be following the announcement of the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request expected during the week of February 2, which includes funding for NOAA. Per NOAA communication, “NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan will Read More
NRC Report and Webinar: Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences
The National Research Council released their new report Sea Change: 2015-2025 Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences. This report identifies eight strategic research priorities for the next decade that will continue to advance scientific understanding of the ocean. The report is available for free download here. You can also register for the public webinar being given Read More
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces 2015 All Hands Meeting for June 16-18
The 2015 All Hands Meeting for the Gulf of Mexico Alliance will be June 16-18 at the IP Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. They will have a short plenary session followed by break-out sessions for priority issue teams and cross-team initiatives. You can view the meeting schedule, hotel accommodations, sponsorship opportunities, and register for the Read More
National Ocean Sciences Bowl Offers Free Webinars on the Science of Oil in the Ocean
As part of the 2015 National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) competition, webinars are being offered covering the competition’s them of “The Science of Oil in the Ocean.” These webinars have been offered throughout the month of January. All educators are welcome to join the live presentations. Others can view the presentation recordings once posted. You Read More