The Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL) is a consortium of the leading ocean science and technology institutions from academia, industry, aquariums, and nonprofit organizations. COL manages, coordinates, and facilitates ocean research and education programs between academic and industrial oceanographic institutions and government entities in the areas of ocean exploration, ocean observing, analysis and prediction, and informal education. With the reputation for being a credible source of information for policymakers in the nation’s capital, we advocate for sound ocean policy and wise investment in ocean science, infrastructure, and education.