Our Ocean Future : Themes and Issues Concerning the Nation's Stake in the Oceans

The final report for the International Year of the Ocean, 1998, which aimed to raise public awareness about the value of oceans & coasts. The U.S. is surrounded by one of the largest, richest, & most diverse marine territories of any nation. This report describes issues affecting the nation's ocean future &, consequently, its economic future. Chapters: the challenge of sustainable coasts; protecting & restoring fisheries; Science & technology: key to ocean understanding; participants in the year of the Ocean Project; & commentary on The Marine Resources & Engineering Development Act of 1966, the Stratton Commission, & Our Nation & the Sea: A Plan for National Action.Baker, D. James is the author of 'Our Ocean Future : Themes and Issues Concerning the Nation's Stake in the Oceans', published 2000 under ISBN 9780788188732 and ISBN 0788188739.