Introduction to the NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Exploring the US' Blue Frontier

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This one-hour webinar about the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) was recorded on Aug. 11th at 3 p.m. EDT, with OECI Director Dr. Adam Soule and NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Manager Dr. Aurora Elmore. Opening remarks and insights were provided by NOAA acting Chief Scientist Craig McLean, Ocean Exploration Trust President Dr. Bob Ballard and NOAA Ocean Exploration acting Director Dr. Genene Fisher. This is the first in a six-part series and we invite you to attend and engage with presenters in live Q&A. Visit oeci.org/events/nsss to see the full schedule.

Background: The Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) is a NOAA-funded institute aimed at accelerating the pace of ocean exploration through the development of novel technology, engaging the public and training the next generation of ocean explorers, and conducting ambitious, sea-going expeditions to expand our knowledge of the U.S. EEZ. The series will introduce the OECI partners, current achievements and their upcoming plans to push forward to the next stage of ocean exploration within the 53% of the U.S. EEZ that remains unmapped.