would authorize the Department of Commerce to identify, declare, and respond to marine disease emergencies.

would amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prescribe an additional requirement for the designation of marine sanctuaries off the coast of Alaska.

would extend the seaward boundaries of certain states.

would reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act. 

would authorize federal agencies to establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relating to ocean acidification.

would direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the NOAA, to conduct coastal community vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification.

would remove certain properties in South Carolina from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System.

would remove certain properties in South Carolina from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System.

would amend OPA to establish the Federal Oil Spill Research Committee, and amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to include in a response plan certain planned and demonstrated investments in research relating to discharges of oil and to modify the dates by which a response plan must be updated.

would promote research, monitoring, and observation of the Arctic.