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The oceans have a profound effect on non-coastal environments through their influence on climate as well as on their impact on food resources, transportation, and other resources. This theme will highlight those influences and provide insights into how to communicate these roles.

•          What are the ecosystem goods and services provided by the oceans?

•          What are the social and economic costs of ocean changes to our nation and economy?

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National Security and the Threat of Climate Change Last Updated on 2011-01-18 at 11:05 In 2006 CNA convened a Military Advisory Board (MAB) of eleven retired three-star and four-star admirals and generals to assess the impact of global climate change on key... More »

National Security and the Threat of Climate Change Last Updated on 2011-01-18 at 11:05 In 2006 CNA convened a Military Advisory Board (MAB) of eleven retired three-star and four-star admirals and generals to assess the impact of global climate change on key... More »

Reforming How We Do Business Last Updated on 2011-01-04 at 13:54 Click here to download the article entitled 'How We Do Business', an excerpt from the Quadrennial Defense Review Report. More »

NOEP Report 2009: State of the U.S. Ocean and Coastal... Last Updated on 2011-01-03 at 12:21 Click here for the NOEP's 2009 report on the U.S.'s oceans.  This report showcases the value of the United States' ocean and coastal resources through both economic measures... More »

National Ocean Economics Program's Recent Publications Last Updated on 2011-01-03 at 11:29 NOEP's most recent publications and reference resources. More »

Economics of Climate Adaptation Factsheet Last Updated on 2011-01-03 at 11:24 Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA) - Shaping climate-resilient development A framework for decision-making More »

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