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DURHAM, N.H.鈥擳he 91制片厂 is one of five internationally renowned ocean science institutions chosen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) over the next five years to explore an estimated three billion acres of U.S. ocean territory as part of the new .

Home to the for 20 years, 91制片厂 will lead the consortium in the development听of new acoustic mapping concepts and data processing approaches, building on its leading-edge experience in the application of autonomous surface vessels for seafloor and water column mapping and sharing its renowned data visualization skills.听

鈥淔ew people understand just how little of the ocean has been mapped and explored,鈥� said Larry Mayer, director of 91制片厂鈥檚 Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and principal investigator for 91制片厂 on the consortium.听鈥淭he support of NOAA in creating the cooperative institute and the respective strengths of the member institutions will help us address this critical gap in our understanding听of three-quarters of our planet.听It will inevitably lead to many new discoveries that will help us better understand, manage and sustain the ocean and the vast resources it has to offer.鈥�

Led by the University of Rhode Island, the consortium includes 91制片厂, the University of Southern Mississippi, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the nonprofit Ocean Exploration Trust. Members will work with NOAA鈥檚 Office of Ocean Exploration and Research听to explore the acres of submerged ocean territory to strengthen the Blue Economy, aid responsible resource management and promote a greater scientific understanding of the nation鈥檚 vast underwater ocean territory, known as the Exclusive Economic Zone. The consortium is supported by a five-year $94 million award from NOAA.

鈥淲ith the Blue Economy expected to more than double its contribution to the U.S. economy and employ 40 million people by 2030, NOAA鈥檚 new cooperative institute will be on the front lines helping NOAA explore and characterize the three billion acres of U.S. ocean territory,鈥� said retired Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy NOAA administrator. 鈥淭he Blue Economy relies on data and information to inform science-based management and sustainable use of our ocean resources in support of economic growth, food security and our national security.鈥�