NOAA:
U.S. Oceans Chief Leaves a Mixed Legacy in His 7-Year Wake
Eli Kintisch
Last week, former Navy Vice Adm. Conrad Lautenbacher announced he is stepping down as administrator of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and scientists say the spry technocrat leaves a reorganized and stronger NOAA research program--as well as some big headaches for the next U.S. oceans skipper.