The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee, which advises the NOAA administrator and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee on planning for the integrated design, operation, maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of IOOS, will hold a public meeting in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Nov. 3 and 4.
WHAT:
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The meeting will focus on ongoing committee priorities, including raising IOOS to a national level program, continuing to build off of previous recommendations, and increasing engagement with industry. This meeting will also focus specifically on how U.S. IOOS may better address needs of the U.S. Virgin Islands community and better leverage existing partnerships at the local level. The meetings are open to the public and the agenda can be found at:http://www.ioos.noaa.gov/advisorycommittee.
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WHEN:
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Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. A.S.T.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A.S.T |
WHERE:
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University of the Virgin Islands — St. Thomas, ACC Building 1st Floor, Conference Room #2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Both days of the meeting and all presentations will be available online using the WebEx service or via teleconference:
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WHO:
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