White House Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) Unveils Vision for Inclusive Ocean Science and Technology

Excerpt:  “Today, The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s [National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)] Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (SOST) released a new report Opportunities and Actions for Ocean Science and Technology (2022-2028). This report aims to help decision makers better incorporate the Federal Government’s key priority topics into ocean science and technology (S&T) decision making and implementation. … Specifically, the new report contextualizes the existing SOST Science and Technology for America’s Oceans: A Decadal Vision (2018-2028) which outlined five key goals to advance ocean science and technology (S&T): (1) Understand the ocean in the earth system, (2) Promote economic prosperity, (3) Ensure maritime security, (4) Safeguard human health, and (5) Develop resilient coastal communities. The new report connects these five goals to the cross-cutting themes of climate change, resilient ocean science and technology infrastructure, and a diverse and inclusive blue workforce, all of which center racial justice and equity.”