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... National Committee for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (U.S. National Committee)
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... In the fall of 2020, the U.S. National Committee held a public virtual meeting to issue a call for "Ocean-Shots," defined as ambitious, transformational research concepts that draw inspiration and expertise from multiple disciplines and fundamentally advance ocean science for sustainable development.
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... This consensus study committee has proposed two foundational themes and four topical themes. The themes described here present frameworks for future development of research programs that provide sustainable solutions to the ocean challenges identified by the UN Ocean Decade.
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... The initial outcome will be to elevate and prioritize equity and inclusion and incorporate these core principles during each topical theme's development. This is fundamental for the UN Ocean Decade and helps define and guide implementation of inclusive and equitable ocean science practices to achieve a more sustainable ocean for everyone.
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... . Broadly, AI/ML tools have the potential to advance ocean sciences in the context of recognition and classification, anomaly detection, regression or inference, space- and/or time-dependent state prediction, acceleration of simulations, autonomous systems and active sampling, and emulation for uncertainty quantification.
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... Decadal Vision. These topical themes represent opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration that engage a broad swath of the ocean sciences, as well as disciplines outside the ocean sciences that could contribute new perspectives, technology, and education and engagement strategies.
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... This recognizes the need to understand the connectivity of the deep sea with mesopelagic and surface ecosystems and to characterize deep-seabed ecosystems in areas targeted for deep-sea mining as well as estimate recovery rates from disturbance by proposed seafloor mining activities. In all cases attention will be given to research that incorporates the human ecosystem into new strategies and approaches for sustaining ocean health and resources while supporting marine transportation, renewable energy, and evolving uses of the ocean.
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... For the first component, environmentally sustainable, equitable, and just adaptation strategies for responding to rising seas and increased coastal flooding will be developed with the affected coastal communities. This will require improvements in regional projections for sea level rise and coastal flooding, increased understanding of the capacity for NBSs to increase coastal resilience under a variety of climate scenarios, and co-development of knowledge and solutions for coastal communities, particularly those at high risk and with low capacity for adaptation.
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... . Healthy Urban Seas, the fourth topical theme, takes a place-based approach with a focus on densely populated coastal centers where commerce, energy production, recreation, and fisheries depend on the nexus of the ocean environment with human activities.
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... By integrating across disciplines and interests, Healthy Urban Seas would provide opportunities for creative development and sharing of ideas among a range of backgrounds, expertise, age groups, socioeconomic statuses, and public and private sectors: a pathway toward a more sustainable urban ocean. By 2030, the urban sea will be well characterized through observation and modeling efforts leading to clean waters, enhanced coastal resilience, and greater community engagement.
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... The UN Ocean Decade represents a global opportunity to advance ocean science, implement sustainable practices, and raise awareness of humanity's dependence on the ocean. It is also an opportunity for the United States to demonstrate international leadership in furthering efforts to ensure that the ocean continues to support the well-being of communities at home and worldwide, for both current and future generations.


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