Center for Ocean Leadership Logo

About

The Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) connects, convenes, and coordinates ocean science, education, and technology partners across sectors to advance ocean science essential to life, commerce, and human progress. COL is a University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Community Program (UCP).

Learn More

Our Services

Partnership Building and Education

COL connects federal, academic, nonprofit, industry, and education partners to form aligned, high-performing collaborations.

Strategic Management and Convening

COL designs and leads outcome-focused engagements that align decision-makers and technical experts around shared ocean priorities.

Program Coordination and Alignment

COL provides structured operational leadership for complex, multi-institution ocean initiatives to ensure sustained progress and accountability.

View Our Project Portfolio

Connect with COL

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is COL's only social media channel. Follow us for real-time program updates, partner highlights, success stories, and upcoming engagement opportunities.

Follow COL

Newsletter

Stay informed with the latest updates from the Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) and the broader ocean science community. Our newsletters feature essential announcements, project highlights, research breakthroughs, event updates, and opportunities within the field of ocean science. 

Subscribe to COL

Contact

Have questions about our services or ideas for collaboration? Reach out to the Center for Ocean Leadership team.

Contact COL