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5 Interdisciplinary and Multi-Mission Ocean Research
5 Interdisciplinary and Multi-Mission Ocean Research
Pages 69-74
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Ocean Action Plan, in congressional testimony by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Vice Admiral Conrad Lauten 69
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The committee was also encouraged that descriptions of major research areas identified the need for integration, systems approaches, and collaboration in the conduct of research as well as in the gathering of data. However, the extent to which general language on these topics was fleshed out to identify important linkages among the six major themes and multidisciplinary needs within research priorities was uneven and in some instances quite weak (see Chapters 3 and 4 for additional discussion of linkages)
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INTERDISCIPLINARY AND MULTI-MISSION OCEAN RESEARCH 71 • The relationship between marine biodiversity and the provision of novel marine compounds; • How the effects of climate change on the oceans may alter the effects of oceans on human health and disease; and • How an enhanced understanding of physical and chemical ocean processes may improve predictions of their effects oceans on human health and disease. The importance of the combined effects of rising sea levels with storm surges and high-wave episodes, along with their impacts on coastal erosion, represents an important linkage between "The Ocean's Role in Climate" and the "Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards" themes that is not discussed.
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An expanded consideration of international research collaborations would improve the final plan. IMPLEMENTATION The focus on interdisciplinary science starts off in the right direction through much of the ORPP.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY AND MULTI-MISSION OCEAN RESEARCH 73 The "Next Steps" section of the current document includes statements endorsed by the committee that may help guide the implementation of the current plan in a positive direction, but this also raises some concern. The committee encourages the major emphasis on coordination and collaboration among the broadly defined research and management communities.
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REVIEW OF THE OCEAN RESEARCH PRIORITIES PLAN 74 disciplines. Scientific advances, training, and expertise within disciplines are required for effective multidisciplinary efforts.
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