Program Support Office for the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee

University Corporation For Atmospheric Res, Boulder CO

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Abstract

This project provides partial support for the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee (IOOC) Support Office, which helps coordinate federal ocean observing activities and strengthen the nation’s ability to monitor and understand ocean and coastal conditions. The IOOC Support Office will continue to provide project management and meeting support services for the IOOC. Interagency collaboration is essential to achieve ocean science and technology priorities and, in particular, for planning and coordination of an ocean observation system. The IOOC support office provides administrative assistance to the federal agencies on all of the IOOS planning activities. An IOOC that is able to effectively support these goals will make meaningful contributions to broader societal goals related to climate, maritime operations, natural hazards, national security, public health, ecosystems, and natural resources. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.