Defining a National ‘Oceanshot’: Accelerating Ocean and Great Lakes Science and Technology

Subcommittee on Environment Date: Monday, June 7, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Online via videoconferencing

Opening Statement

Chairwoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) of the Subcommittee on Environment

Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)

Witnesses

Mr. Craig McLean, Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and Acting Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce [Truth in Testimony]

Dr. Margaret Leinen, Vice Chancellor, Marine Sciences, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography [Truth in Testimony]

Dr. Michael P. Crosby, President & CEO, Mote Marine Laboratory [Truth in Testimony]

Dr. Robert D. Ballard, President, Ocean Exploration Trust, Explorer-at-Large, National Geographic Society [Truth in Testimony]