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Hearings
Effects of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification on Living Marine Resources
Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard

Thursday, May 10, 2007
10:00 AM
SR - 253
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The hearing will explore the effects of climate change and ocean acidification on living marine resources. Subcommittee Members will hear testimony on the effects that rising concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are having on living marine resources through higher sea temperatures, increased ocean acidity, and other mechanisms. Members will also hear testimony on the implications of these effects for coastal and ocean resource managers, and the need to strengthen federal efforts in the areas of research, timely dissemination of information to decision-makers, adaptation and mitigation.

 

Majority Statements
Maria Cantwell

Minority Statements
Ted Stevens
Olympia J. Snowe

Witnesses

Opening Remarks

Panel 1
Dr. Scott Doney
Senior Scientist
Department of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Dr. David O. Conover
Dean and Director
Marine Science Research Center, Stony Brook University
Dr. Richard A. Feely
Supervisory Oceanographer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Dr. Gordon H. Kruse
President's Professor of Fisheries
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
Admiral James D. Watkins USN (Ret.)
Co-Chair
Joint Ocean Commission Initiative
Dr. Lara J. Hansen
Chief Scientist
Climate Change Program, World Wildlife Fund


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