Bill Brennan

Bill Brennan is Deputy Assistant for International Affairs with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, leading NOAA’s international efforts associated with the global oceans, atmosphere, and space. His position involves understanding and predicting changes in the Earth’s environment, conserving and managing coastal resources, protecting life and property, and providing decision makers with reliable scientific information. Dr. Brennan was also recently designated to serve as the Acting Director of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, an interagency program that coordinates and integrates scientific research on changes in climate and related systems. Early in his 26-year career in marine and environmental policy matters, Dr. Brennan served in a senior staff position with the U.S. House of Representatives working on issues before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. For eight years, he was the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Dr. Brennan has been appointed to the boards of the New England Fishery Management Council, the Aquaculture and Marine Technology Board, and the Maine Oil Spill Advisory committee. Dr. Brennan holds a BS in Marine Biology from the University of Maine, an MA in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island, and a PhD in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from the University of Maine.