{"product_id":"global-ocean-science-national-research-council-9780309065641","title":"Global Ocean Science: Toward an Integrated Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring recent years, large-scale investigations into global climate change and other highly visible issues have taken the lion's share of declining research funds. At the same time, funding for basic research in such core disciplines as physical oceanography, biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, and marine geology has dwindled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Ocean Science\u003c\/i\u003e examines how the largest U.S. ocean research programs, such as the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) and the Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (JGOFS), have significantly contributed to our understanding of the oceans. The book examines the impact of these programs on research, education, and collegiality within this diverse scientific community and offers recommendations to help ensure a vital future for ocean science, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific results of the programs such as data collected, conceptual breakthroughs, information published, demonstrable use of program products, incorporation of new knowledge into education, and contribution to policymaking and decisionmaking by federal agencies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMechanisms for efficiently identifying knowledge gaps and research questions, strategic planning of research programs, managing competitive proposals, securing needed resources, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis practical book will be welcomed by ocean investigators, users of oceanographic research findings, policymakers, administrators, educators, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e National Research Council,Commission on Geosciences Environment an,Ocean Studies Board\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 030906564X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780309065641\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Academies Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.27h x 6.23w x 0.68d","brand":"National Research Council","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447623266559,"sku":"9780309065641","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c2dae071-3ed3-4f0d-b8c1-1a06a949f589.jpg?v=1777233928","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/global-ocean-science-national-research-council-9780309065641","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}