Making a Difference: The Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS) Congressional Briefing Thursday, February 26, 2015 12:15to 1:15 **Lunch Provided** 2325 Rayburn House Office Building The need for data and information about our coasts and Great Lakes has never been greater. Join us for an informational briefing about how science-based observations are aiding search and rescue, homeland security, maritime commerce and mitigating the impacts of harmful algal blooms. Panel Members Moderator: Dr. Russell Callender, Acting AA, NOAA’s National Ocean Service Dr. Ru Morrison, Northeast Regional Association: Overview of U.S. IOOS Dr. Scott Glenn, Rutgers University: Applications for Search and Rescue, Homeland Security Captain David Gelinas, Penobsot Bay and River Pilots: Maritime Commerce Andrew Reich, Florida Department of Health: Managing Harmful Algae Blooms Dr Kris Lynch, Shell Exploration and Production Company Contact: Josie Quintrell at [email protected] IOOS: Our eyes on the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes