National Ocean Protection Coalition Statement on President Biden’s Conservation in Action Summit Commitments

Washington- “The National Ocean Protection Coalition applauds President Biden’s commitment to initiate the designation process for a new national marine sanctuary protecting all U.S. waters around the Pacific Remote Islands and the release of the first-ever Ocean Climate Action Plan.

Together, these announcements are an important acknowledgement of the ocean’s role in tackling the twin biodiversity and climate crises. They represent important milestones that help chart the course toward meaningful ocean climate action. We commend the Administration’s actions and look forward to working together to support this important work in the months ahead.”

• Amy Kenney, National Ocean Protection Coalition Executive Director