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National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
Private nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of scientists. The NAS was granted a charter by Congress in 1863 that requires it to advise the Federal government on scientific and technical matters.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fishing
- Category: Marine fishery
- Organization: NOAA
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 Creator
- J Thomas
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