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Senator Dodd Speaks in Favor of Strengthening Ocean Policy
Senator Dodd speaks at today's press conference. June 13, 2006Washington, D.C. – Senator Chris Dodd today spoke in favor of strengthening our country’s ocean policy, while at the same time ensuring that our oceans and fisheries continue to thrive. Senator Dodd joined his Senate colleagues at the unveiling of the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative’s (JOCI) report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: Priorities for Ocean Policy Reform.” “Our oceans support numerous species, affect nearly 80 percent of the world’s commerce and impact our international politics and law. And as more people migrate to the coasts to live, work and vacation, the demands of industrialization and recreation are impacting our oceans in new and profound ways. Dodd said. “Unless we take steps to engage our federal, state, local and international leaders now, we will not adequately solve our ocean and coastal-related problems in the future.” The report includes 10 recommendations for Congress:
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