NAML works where ever possible with other organizations to improve ocean policy issues.
Recent Public Policy Activities of NAML

The National Association of Marine Laboratories conducts a variety of activities designed to promote good public policy as it applies to the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes and the science and education activities of our marine labs. Below is an archive of recent NAML public policy interactions with decision-makers on Capitol Hill and throughout the various Federal Agencies. These written interactions complement personal connections between NAML Directors and decision-makers.

You can browse NAML's federal interactions below or, for a comprehensive listing of NAML’s public policy activities and benefits of joining NAML, check out:


NAML also posts the records of the meetings of the Public Policy Committee and the internal discussions that guide our public policy activities in the NAML Member's Section (Password Protected).

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NAML Interactions with Congress

110th Congress (2007-2008):

109th Congress (2005-2006):
NAML Interactions with Relevant Federal Agencies:

National Science Foundation (NSF):

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):

Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP):

Other Public Policy Activities:

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If you have a suggestion for future public policy activities or if you want to comment on something that NAML has already done, please make a comment.


Last updated 4/07/2008 1:50


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