The National Oceanographic Commission is an independent consultative
unit of the BAS Board of Directors referring marine science and
technology issues. The Institute of Oceanology - BAS, Varna, is
the headquarters of NOC.
NOC unites, on non-profit principle, representatives of academic
research institutes, universities and higher schools, departments,
agencies, organizations and companies which are concerned with marine
sciences and technologies.
NOC is also a center of coordination of the research and methodological
activities referring the implementation of the National Program
for the Black Sea Protection (NPBSP) as well as other national and
international programs and projects related with marine sciences
and technologies.
NOC is a consultant of the Bulgarian government and other authorized
organizations on the issues and programs of IOC-UNESCO.
NOC represents BAS in international organizations, programs and
projects referring marine science and technologies.
In accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BAS and other
authorized departments and organizations representing the Bulgarian
interest in IOC - UNESCO, NOC sends its representatives to IOC sessions
of the General Assembly and Executive Council.
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