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Oil and Gas

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


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Renewable Energy

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

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Marine Minerals

BOEM works with coastal communities to provide Outer Continental Shelf sand to restore and protect shorelines. Our work supports coastal resilience, state and local economies, and ecological habitat.

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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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Keeping Our Stakeholders Informed
BOEM Rescinds Expanded Rice’s Whale Protection Efforts
The NTL is being rescinded in response to Secretary’s Order 3418, Unleashing American Energy.
Virtual Public Meetings Cancelled for Vineyard Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind Project
The Department of the Interior and BOEM are implementing President Trump’s memorandum.
POSTPONED: Public Meetings on Draft Environmental Review of Potential Mitigation of Future Development of Wind Lease Areas Offshore California
Virtual public meetings on the BOEM’s draft PEIS for Potential Mitigation of Future Development of Wind Lease Areas Offshore California have been postponed.

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BOEM Launches the Environmental Studies Program Hub.
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How BOEM Considers Impacts from Offshore Energy Development.
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Environmental DNA (eDNA): A Powerful Tool for Exploring Marine Ecosystems

Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is a non-invasive and cost-effective method for monitoring marine biodiversity. Through water sample collection and analysis, scientists can identify species present in an ecosystem based on their genetic material. By integrating eDNA analysis with other technologies such as passive acoustics, satellite data, ship-based surveys , and aerial observations, researchers gain a more comprehensive understanding of marine ecosystems and the impacts of human activities on ocean health. BOEM supports utilizing eDNA to inform decision-making related to offshore wind development, monitoring, and oil spill response.

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2023 Environmental Studies Year in Review Report Now Available

Covering Studies Published October 2022 through December 2023

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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.