Continuing the tradition of previous administrations, the President today proclaimed June 2019 National Ocean Month. The Proclamation notes the ocean’s role in supporting America’s economy, national security, and environment, citing a commitment to “developing new, innovative ways to protect our native aquatic species, reduce our reliance on foreign fish imports, and keep our fishery industry strong,” as well [...]
Archive | May, 2019
NOAA Official Discusses U.S. Ocean Policy at Budget Hearing
In his written statement for a U.S. House Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing today on NOAA’s FY 2020 budget request, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy Administrator Tim Gallaudet emphasized the importance of maximizing economic contributions of ocean and coastal resources, stating that NOAA’s budget request “makes the necessary investments for strong [...]
U.S. Ocean Policy, Bipartisan Efforts Highlighted at U.S. Senate Cmte. Hearing
During her opening statement today at a U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee oversight hearing on the Council of Environmental Quality, CEQ Chair Mary Neumayr highlighted CEQ’s work on oceans and specifically the new federal ocean policy. Noting that “the health and prosperity of our Nation’s oceans, Great Lakes, and coastal communities is a priority for many [...]
