170714-N-N0101-001 WASHINGTON (July 14, 2017) Task Force Ocean was established by the office of the Oceanographer of the Navy, under direction of the Chief of Naval Operations on March 24, 2017. The task force is part of an effort to further assess the state of ocean science in the Navy, which encompasses its oceanographic infrastructure, technologies, technical workforce and how they are applied to naval operations. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Smedegard/Released)