Get Involved in Beyond the Blue
While Beyond the Blue was initiated and is being led by NOAA Ocean Exploration in partnership with other U.S. federal agencies, the participation of non-federal organizations, local communities, and others are instrumental in the successful planning and execution of all campaign activities. Sustained collaboration will be fundamental to the success of the Beyond the Blue campaign as groups work together to increase understanding and appreciation of the value and importance of marine environments in the Pacific Islands region through the exchange of data, information, and knowledge.
What Does It Mean to Join Beyond the Blue?
Organizations or individuals who share Beyond the Blue campaign goals and values, have a sustained interest in the Pacific Islands region, are able to meaningfully contribute to the campaign, and have a commitment to sharing data and information as appropriate are invited to get involved in the campaign. Involvement could include:
Data
Conducting activities that contribute data towards meeting campaign goals and objectives
Planning and execution
Participating in expedition planning and execution
Align contributions
Discussing and sharing information about current and future exploration efforts, sharing knowledge about regional priorities and needs, and identifying opportunities to align contributions
Guide the campaign
Joining a campaign working group and guiding campaign science priorities; data collection, management, and sharing; product development; cultural heritage considerations; and/or communications and outreach
Outreach and engagement
Leading, supporting, and participating in outreach and engagement activities, including those with Indigenous Pacific Island Communities
Communicate
Communicating about and contributing to campaign activities and accomplishments
Analytical efforts
Leading or participating in analytical efforts using the data collected as part of the campaign
Why Get Involved?
By becoming involved in the Beyond the Blue campaign, organizations and individuals can:
Become part of a network of government, nonprofit, academic, industry, and community organizations working together to make a difference in the Pacific Islands region
Participate in science projects and activities
Increase understanding of unknown or poorly known waters of the Pacific Islands region and the various resources therein
Increase education and professional development opportunities within the ocean science and technology communities
How to Get Involved
Organizations or individuals that share the Beyond the Blue campaign goals and values, have a sustained interest in the Pacific Islands region, are able to meaningfully contribute to the campaign, and have a commitment to sharing data and information as appropriate are invited to reach out to learn more about becoming a campaign partner or participant.
To learn more about joining the campaign, contact Beyond the Blue executive secretary Gretchen Spencer (gretchen.spencer@noaa.gov).
Beyond the Blue is envisioned to focus on coastal and deep waters within the Pacific Islands region, from as far north as the Emperor Seamounts, as far east as French Polynesia, as far south as Tonga, and as far west as Palau and the Marianas. Much of the work under the campaign will contribute to the National Strategy for Exploring, Mapping, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and Seabed 2030.