Our oceans and coasts are the lifeblood of American communities from the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico, creating economic opportunity and generating prosperity. This includes the Great Lakes, a resource sometimes referred to as America’s “fourth seacoast.” The oceans and Great Lakes economy supports over 3 million jobs across a wide-range of industries.
To maintain the ecological and economic productivity of our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes, the Trump Administration and Congress should take these actions:
- Build strong coasts and economies
- Support regional collaboration
- Be an international leader
- Invest in science and research
- Prioritize U.S. interests in the Arctic
- Support healthy economies and ecosystems
- Foster sustainable fisheries
- Facilitate responsible offshore energy
- Support an ocean investment fund