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Ocean Sciences Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE). This program supports foundational research to advance understanding of the present ocean basins and Great Lakes and their role in the Earth System, across all fields of ocean science, including physical, chemical, and biological oceanography; marine ecology; and marine geology …
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gov for more information about these programs. ## U.S. sub-seafloor sampling This program supports a variety of sub-seafloor sampling approaches and tools, including scientific ocean drilling, large-scale collaborations on ocean drilling legacy assets, and technology and instrument development.
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Ocean Sciences Program is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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