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Oceanography

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This page collects the 21 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Oceanography”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Climate Change, Scientific Research, and Marine Biology.

Active Bills

Federal BillFEDERALFeb 12, 2025The ANCHOR Act: Improving Cybersecurity and Internet for Research ShipsThe ANCHOR Act requires the National Science Foundation to develop a comprehensive plan to upgrade the cybersecurity and telecommunications systems of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. This plan aims

Recent Activity

  1. Fri, Aug 281 item
    1. Federal funding expiration threatens Biogeochemical-ARGO ocean monitoring programThe Biogeochemical-ARGO ocean monitoring program faces termination in October 2025 due to federal budget cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Without new funding, the neSan Diego County
  2. Thu, Aug 272 items
    1. Study finds El Nino weather events are intensifying due to human-caused climate changeA new study published in the journal Science indicates that El Nino weather events have become 36% stronger since the pre-industrial era, with the rate of intensification accelerating over the last 40Miami-Dade County
    2. New study finds El Nino weather events are intensifying due to climate changeMiami-Dade County
  3. Tue, Aug 251 item
    1. Scientists monitor 'Super' El Niño potential for San Diego as city prepares for storm risksResearchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography are tracking a strong El Niño event that could bring intense winter storms, coastal flooding, and erosion to San Diego. While the phenomenon is curreSan Diego County
  4. Tue, Aug 181 item
    1. Using Tagged Sharks to Study HurricanesA University of Delaware professor is using sharks equipped with satellite trackers to collect data on ocean conditions. This information helps researchers better understand the environment that fuelsHillsborough County2 reports
  5. Tue, Aug 41 item
    1. Scientists observe juvenile tiger shark off Massachusetts coastA juvenile tiger shark was caught and released off the coast of Falmouth, Massachusetts, in late July. Scientists suggest the presence of this tropical species in northern waters is an indicator of waMiami-Dade County
  6. Thu, Jul 161 item
    1. Warmer Ocean Temperatures Reported at La Jolla ShoresOcean temperatures near Scripps Pier have reached 74 degrees, significantly higher than the typical upper 60s for this time of year. Scientists are monitoring these marine heat wave conditions, which San Diego County
  7. Mon, May 181 item
    1. New Mysterious Sea Worm DiscoveredScientists have identified a new species of marine worm called Dalhousiella yabukii living deep underwater. This creature makes its home inside the glass-like skeleton of a sea sponge.United States

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Key Actors

  1. 01WFLAorganization2 mentions
  2. 02Tracking the Tropicsother2 mentions
  3. 03Aaron Carlisleperson2 mentions
  4. 04Boris Wormperson2 mentions
  5. 05University of Delawareorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Kim Cobbperson2 mentions
  7. 07John Brunoperson2 mentions
  8. 08Julia Coleperson2 mentions
  9. 09Michael Mannperson2 mentions
  10. 10University of Michiganorganization2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsThe ANCHOR Act: Improving Cybersecurity and Internet for Research Ships
  • Topic to peopleAaron Carlisle, Boris Worm, Kim Cobb (+3 more)
  • Topic to orgsWFLA, University of Delaware, University of Michigan
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  1. Aug 28, 2026NewsFederal funding expiration threatens Biogeochemical-ARGO ocean monitoring program
  2. Aug 27, 2026NewsStudy finds El Nino weather events are intensifying due to human-caused climate change
  3. Aug 27, 2026NewsNew study finds El Nino weather events are intensifying due to climate change
  4. Aug 25, 2026NewsScientists monitor 'Super' El Niño potential for San Diego as city prepares for storm risks
  5. Aug 18, 2026NewsUsing Tagged Sharks to Study Hurricanes
  6. Aug 18, 2026NewsUsing Tagged Sharks to Study Hurricanes
  7. Aug 4, 2026NewsScientists observe juvenile tiger shark off Massachusetts coast
  8. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcriptCongressional Hearings on Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments (1980)
  9. Jul 16, 2026NewsWarmer Ocean Temperatures Reported at La Jolla Shores
  10. May 18, 2026NewsNew Mysterious Sea Worm Discovered

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