Oceanography Summit

Who are we? What do we do? Why Should you care?

Who are we? Approved by the Board of Governors- FIO was approved as an Academic Infrastructure Support Organization (AISO) University of South Florida-Host Institution, housed at the College of Marine Science Hosted by:

State University System State Agencies Non-Profit & For Profit Organizations USF Council Members: Jackie Dixon Karen Holbrook Hosted by:

Our Mission Provide a diverse and collaborative statewide forum for addressing issues of concern in coastal oceanographic research and education; Leverage and integrate existing physical and intellectual resources within the State University System (SUS) and throughout Florida; Anticipate and plan for future infrastructure needs; Facilitate, promote and support collaborative ocean-related research and education statewide; and Develop and strengthen networks that enable timely identification of oceanographic research opportunities and distribution of research results and other information to the general public, natural resource management agencies and local, state and national policymakers. Hosted by:

Supporting Education and Research Facilities, including two state-of-the-art research vessels (R/V Weatherbird II and R/V Bellows) and the Keys Marine Lab Supported more than 5,535 undergraduate and 500 graduate students.

Subsidized Days Educational & Research opportunities for Faculty Competitive process to member institutions 10% match from awardees Sea time on research vessels for students Requests for Keys Marine Lab considered FY 12/13 USF was awarded 7 days Contact: Robert Walker at (Vessels) Lisa Tipsword at (KML) Hosted by:

Keys Marine Lab (KML) Layton, Florida (mm 68.5) Operated jointly with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) Full-service marine research and education center Wet/Dry laboratories 6 vessels, research designated Seawater System available Classrooms/meeting rooms Specimens collections AAUS divers on site 3 different on-site housing facilities (30 individuals at time) Keys Marine Laboratory Overseas Hwy Layton/Long Key, FL Phone: (305)

Gulf of Mexico University Research Collaborative (GOMURC) GOMURC's Principal Member's Board includes consortia representatives from each state including: The Alabama Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium The Florida Institute of Oceanography The Louisiana Universities Gulf Research Collaborative The Mississippi Research Consortium The Texas Research Consortium

In July 2012, FIO’s work regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill was recognized by Congress, naming FIO as a “center of excellence” and “the centralized voice of the ocean science in Florida.” Hosted by:

RESTORE ACT Center of Excellence

BP will pay $350 million to the NAS as follows: $5 million within 90 days of effective date (January 29, 2013) $15 million more within one year of effective date $45 million more within two years $80 million more within three years $90 million more within four years $115 million more within five years Transocean will pay $150 million as follows: $2 million within 90 days of effective date (February 2013) $7 million more within one year $21 million more within two years $60 million more within three years $60 million more within four years MONIES TO BE EXPENDED WITHIN 30 YEARS $500M Fixed Term Endowment Hosted by:

Establish a program focused on human health and environmental protection including issues relating to offshore oil drilling and hydrocarbon production and transportation in the Gulf of Mexico and on the US outer continental shelf. Carry out studies, projects, and other activities that use the scientific, technical, engineering, medical, and health expertise of the NAS, NAE, IOM, NRC, and the nation’s scientific, engineering, and health-care communities. The activities will be: determined solely by NAS selected based on scientific merit and integrity, with emphasis on freedom of inquiry and independent nonpartisan advice NAS shall work in cooperation and coordination with industry, universities, research institutions, State governments, and other nations, as appropriate Use of Endowment: Hosted by:

Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Research Board The Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) Research Board is an independent and academic board of twenty science, public health, and research administration experts. Florida’s GoMRI Board Members: William T. Hogarth (FIO) Richard Dodge (Nova Southeastern University) Florida has 3 of the 8 Consortia’s awarded by GoMRI: USF-CMS: C-IMAGE PI: Dr. Steve Murawski FSU: DEEP-C PI: Dr. Eric Chassignet UM: CARTHE PI: Dr. Tamay Özgökmen Hosted by:

The total funds available for distribution through the GoMRI Research Consortia RFP will be approximately $35 million per year. t to change): November 15, 2013 – RFP release January 15, 2014 – Pre-proposal deadline January 16–March 3, 2014 – Pre-proposal review and feedback June 2, 2014 – Full proposal deadline November 14, 2014 – Award announcement January 1, 2015 – Award start date Save the Date Hosted by:

For more info Contact us Hosted by: William Hogarth, FIO Director Jackie Dixon, CMS Dean Nancy Thompson, KML Director Jyotika Virmani, FIO Assoc. Director Robert Walker, Program Planner Analyst Lisa Tipsword, KML Office Manager