Chronology-the 1960s
・ 1960-Second Law of Sea Conference, Geneva
- Fails again to reach agreement on width of territorial sea
- Expansive claims of coastal nations continues
・ 1962-Rachael Carson, "Silent Spring"
- Warns about the dire effects of unbridled technology on the natural world, particularly the unrestricted use of pesticides
Chronology-the 1960s
・ 1965-Bay Conservation & Development Commission (BCDC)
- State of California establishes first coastal management program
・ 1966-Exclusive Fishery Zone
- US Department of State officially supports 3-12 nautical mile-wide exclusive fishery zone for the US and enactment of legislation creating the zone
・ 1966-National Sea Grant College Program
- Federal legislation establishes Sea Grant Program for education, research, and technical advisory services related to development of marine resources
