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NMFS Highlights New Plans for Engaging Recreational Fishermen

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NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service today highlighted the agency’s development of 6 region-specific plans to connect and collaborate with the recreational fishing community “where they live and fish” (Alaska, Atlantic Highly Migratory Species, Greater Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast).  Release of the plans, which the agency calls “the latest step in NOAA Fisheries’ continued commitment to strengthening our relationship with saltwater recreational […]

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June 2019 Proclaimed National Ocean Month

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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

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NOAA Official Discusses U.S. Ocean Policy at Budget Hearing

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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

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U.S. Ocean Policy, Bipartisan Efforts Highlighted at U.S. Senate Cmte. Hearing

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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

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NOPC Releases Statement on Executive Order

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jack Belcher: (713) 337-8818 In response to today’s Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States,  National Ocean Policy Coalition Managing Director Jack Belcher has issued the following statement: “Today’s action is a welcome development that embraces principles we all agree on, such

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Groups Around the Country Applaud New Executive Action

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In response to the Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States, stakeholder groups from around the country including the following have issued statements in support of the action. “We strongly support the Trump Administration’s action to remove this burden on Western businesses and citizens by vacating

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President Issues Executive Order on Ocean Policy

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The President of the United States today issued an Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States.  The Executive Order promotes improved public access to marine data and information, interagency coordination, and engagement with marine industries, the science and technology community, and other ocean stakeholders. 

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