S 381
National Ocean Exploration Act
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The National Ocean Exploration Act aims to bolster the United States’ understanding and stewardship of the ocean. It establishes a National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council to coordinate ocean exploration efforts across federal agencies and the private sector. The bill revises NOAA programs to prioritize data collection, sharing, and ecosystem-based decision-making, while also repealing the NOAA Undersea Research Program. It seeks to enhance the U.S.’s position in global ocean exploration and research.
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