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Keynote Speaker: Craig McLean, JD dedicated over 40 years to NOAA, holding the roles of NOAA Assistant Administrator for Research, acting Chief Scientist, and the US head of delegation to the UN's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, where he significantly advanced global ocean mapping and the UN Decade of Ocean Science. He attained the rank of Captain in the NOAA Corps. Recognized by President Biden for his leadership and commitment to scientific integrity, McLean continues his engagement advising government, philanthropy, and industry on ocean matters.