Wisconsin Among Areas Identified as Possible Marine Sanctuaries (Ron Johnson)
(Source: Ron Johnson) OSHKOSH - Senator Ron Johnson made the following comments regarding today's NOAA announcement of its intent to designate a new national heritage resource area off Wisconsin's Lake...
View ArticleKerry calls for end to Cuban embargo
Santiago, Oct 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday called on his country's lawmakers...
View ArticleHoyer, Mikulski, Cardin Applaud NOAA's Announcement to Designate Mallows Bay...
(Source: Steny H Hoyer) WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (all D-Md.),today applauded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
View ArticleFact Sheet: Preserving and Protecting Oceans and America’s Waterways for...
(Source: President of the United States) President Obama is committed to protecting the ocean and its marine ecosystems. The Administration has launched landmark initiatives and policies to protect and...
View ArticlePreserving and Protecting Oceans and America’s Waterways for Future Generations
President Obama is committed to protecting the ocean and its marine ecosystems. The Administration has launched landmark initiatives and policies to protect and preserve some of our country’s most...
View ArticleUS, Chile declare new marine reserves, fight overfishing
VALPARAISO, Chile (AP) President Barack Obama declared new marine sanctuaries in Lake Michigan and the tidal waters of Maryland on Monday, while Chile blocked off more than 200,000 square miles of...
View ArticleRemarks at the Our Ocean Conference High-Level Segment (US Department of State)
(Source: US Department of State) Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Valparaiso, Chile October 5, 2015 Share on facebookShare on twitter SECRETARY KERRY:Well, thank you, Madam Secretary-General....
View ArticleChile opens conference to protect world oceans
VINA DEL MAR: Chile on Monday said it would create one of the world’s largest marine conservation parks, and Washington announced two new marine sanctuaries and a drive against illegal fishing to help...
View ArticleErie County Encouraged by Presidential Announcement of New Marine Sanctuaries...
(Source: Erie County, PA) 664bda8ffcd14c4c38fef3.pdf COUNTY OF ERIE OFFICE OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE Kathy Dahlkemper COUNTY EXECUTIVE MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Chanel Cook ccook@eriecountygov.org 814-451-7440...
View ArticleObama administration designates 2 new marine sanctuaries
WASHINGTON — The White House is announcing the designation of two new National Marine Sanctuaries — the first chosen in 15 years — as part of President Barack Obama's efforts to protect the...
View ArticleU.S.-Cuba Pact Advances Efforts to Protect Shared Marine Life from Rising...
(Source: EDF - Environmental Defense Fund) (Valparaiso, Chile - October 5, 2015) A new agreement announced today between the United States and Cuba significantly advances efforts to protect the oceans...
View ArticleNew marine parks named as Chile hosts oceans summit
The United States and partner countries were to announce new marine reserves on Monday at the start of a major conference in Chile on protecting the world's oceans. Chile is hosting the Our Ocean...
View ArticleChile Hosts Oceans Conference, Obama Presents Video Message
VOA News Chile is hosting a major conference on protecting the world's marine ecosystem. U.S. President Barack Obama will address...
View ArticleTexas-sized marine park planned near Easter Island
One of the largest marine parks in the world is being planned near Easter Island, Chilean officials announced Monday. Plans for the park — which will be the third largest on Earth — were revealed by...
View ArticleObama Declares First New Marine Sanctuaries In 15 Years
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama announced Monday that his administration is creating two new marine sanctuaries in the United States, the first such sanctuaries to be established in 15 years. The...
View ArticleNew National Marine Sanctuary Designations Driven by "Power of the Community...
SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today's announcement by President Barack Obama that NOAA seeks to designate two US marine areas as the first two new national marine...
View ArticleInterview With Amaro Gomez-Pablos of Television Nacional de Chile (US...
(Source: US Department of State) QUESTION:Gracias for this interview. Thank you. SECRETARY KERRY: My pleasure. QUESTION: There was a solo handshake with the Pope at the Capitol. How would you...
View ArticleUS to announce first new marine sanctuaries in 15 years
VALPARAISO, Chile (AP) — President Barack Obama will declare new marine sanctuaries in the tidal waters of Maryland and Wisconsin's Lake Michigan Monday, while Chile is expected to block off a more...
View ArticleChile to create one of world's largest marine parks around Easter Island
Chile will create one of the world’s biggest marine parks around the Pacific waters of Easter Island, president Michelle Bachelet said on Monday....
View ArticleObama administration moving to create two marine sanctuaries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration will announce steps on Monday to create marine sanctuaries in Maryland and Wisconsin and will take further action to combat illegal...
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