Our oceans and coasts are sources of great economic and environmental wealth for the nation. The ocean and coastal economies of the United States produce over 50 million jobs for Americans and contribute nearly 60 percent of our Gross Domestic Product. Over one-third of our nation’s economy is sensitive to weather and climate. the strength of our “Blue Economy” depends on the health of our oceans and coasts, the communities they support, and strong federal leadership to conserve and manage these resources…

FY11 2009-08-10 Letter Senate CST OAFCG to DOC, OMB re- FY11 Budget

As Members of Congress with a great interest in our nation’s oceans and coasts, we would like to draw your attention to the severe budget cuts proposed for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for FY 2007. We are deeply concerned that this austere oceans budget will decrease the important services NOAA provides to the nation and our constituents at home…

FY07 2006-03-13 Coastal and Oceans Caucuses to House CJS re- FY07 NOAA Approps