Composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds in marine affairs, the panel advises the secretary, the undersecretary for oceans and atmosphere, and the director of the National Sea Grant College Program on scientific and administrative policy.
Members serve three-year terms.
N.J. Established by Congress in 1966, the National Sea Grant College Program is a partnership of academia, government, and the private sector dedicated to the development and wise use of the nation's coastal, ocean and Great Lakes resources. The program sponsors marine research, education, and outreach through a nationwide network of colleges.