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Fri Jun 12, 2020, 01:08 PM Jun 2020

The Administration Is Advancing Ocean Exploration; June 12, 2020

What this really means:

Proclamation on Modifying The Northeast Canyons And Seamounts Marine National Monument

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

The Trump Administration Is Advancing Ocean Exploration
June 12, 2020 4 minute read

By: Mary B. Neumayr and Kelvin K. Droegemeier

America’s oceans, coastal waters, and Great Lakes are national treasures, providing beauty and recreation, along with valuable resources that enhance our health, security, and economic prosperity. America’s oceans and coastlines contribute greatly to America’s economy, supporting 154,000 ocean-dependent businesses, $373 billion of economic activity annually, 2.3 million jobs, and $162 billion in wages.

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