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First RTB Fair Winds Scholarship Recipient

First RTB Fair Winds Scholarship Recipient

Olivia Young of Apopka High School awarded first RTB Fair Winds $2500 scholarship!

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Rick Honored at National Marine Sanctuary Garden

Rick Honored at National Marine Sanctuary Garden

On Monday, January 22, 2024, Rick was honored at the National Marine Sanctuary Garden in Key West for his collaborative work NMS and OCS.

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Naming of Brennan Reef

Naming of Brennan Reef

Through legislative action led by U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal of California’s 24th District, this reef has been officially designated as “Brennan Reef” in honor of Rick. Brennan Reef is now reflected on NOAA nautical charts.

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NOAA's Office of Coast Survey Announces Brennan Matching Fund Opportunity

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey Announces Brennan Matching Fund Opportunity

The Brennan Matching Fund kicked off in 2021 in honor of NOAA Rear Admiral Richard Brennan, a supporter of all things integrated ocean and coastal mapping. Coast Survey invites non-federal entities to partner with NOAA on jointly funded projects of mutual interest. Proposals and statements of interest are due on September 30, 2022.

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A Note of Support from Dr. Larry Mayer

A Note of Support from Dr. Larry Mayer

A Note from Dr Larry Mayer

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A Note from Rear Admiral Shep Smith, NOAA, ret.

A Note from Rear Admiral Shep Smith, NOAA, ret.

Longtime friend and colleague, Shep Smith, shares his thoughts on friendship and working with Rick.

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RTB Fair Winds Launches

RTB Fair Winds Launches

RTB Fair Winds officially launches!

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