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Environment

Our goals are to be good stewards and protect the environment while overseeing the development of outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and marine mineral resources.

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Oil and Gas Energy

BOEM is responsible for all OCS leasing policy and program development issues for oil, gas and other marine minerals.

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Marine Minerals

BOEM is ready to respond to hurricane-related disasters and provides access to sand so that eroded or damaged coasts and wetlands can be restored.

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Renewable Energy

BOEM facilitates the responsible development of renewable energy resources on the Outer Continental Shelf.

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New mapping tool provides public access to the best available data that will inform the Oregon offshore wind planning process.
BOEM Announces Next Steps for Proposed Cook Inlet Lease Sale
Agency Seeks Public Comments through March 1
BOEM Releases Draft Environmental Analysis for Offshore Wind Energy Project
Bureau Seeks Public Comment

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Deepwater Horizon Report
BOEM has released a report highlighting oil and gas activity in the deep water Gulf of Mexico.
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Bureau seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Analysis for the proposed South Fork Wind Farm.
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Center for Marine Acoustics - A Trusted Voice on Marine Acoustics Issues
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Ocean Alert, a new mobile data collection app for marine megafauna sightings
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Rebuilding National Parks Depends on Offshore Oil and Gas Production
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Near real-time display of acres leased in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Science & Technology Journal of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

BOEM Ocean Science

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This issue of Ocean Science illustrates how we use energy economics to inform our decision-making.

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Start a rewarding career at BOEM

You can put your science and engineering know-how to use at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Join us and help ensure the safe and environmentally responsible development of the U.S. offshore energy and marine mineral resources. Whether you are a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in the field, or an experienced professional looking for a stable career, BOEM has current vacancies available for all levels of experience.