From shifting ecosystems to emerging economic activities, west coast communities, states, and industries are facing unprecedented. The joint ocean commission initiative (joci) is a prominent voice on ocean policy issues, with a deep history of focusing attention on actions at the federal level to change the way we manage our oceans and coasts, while also pursuing strategic opportunities to promote action by regional, state, and local leaders. The honorable barbara mikulski ranking member, senate committee on appropriations and the subcommittee on justice, science, and related agencies the united states senate washington, dc 20510 Its recommendations have guided joci’s work for the past fifteen years and catalyzed the development of comprehensive ocean policies, including the national ocean policy. For this and other reasons, joci strongly urges federal leaders to support ocean health, stewardship, and improved understanding of changing environmental conditions, including the oceans’ key influence on weather and climate. These regional planning processes engaged governmental entities, scientists and researchers.
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