Chronology-the 1960s
・ 1966-Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act
- Creates Marine Science Council (Vice-President Humphrey as Chair) and Commission on Marine Science, Engineering, and Resources (COMSER)-the "Stratton Commission"
- Declaration of ocean policy for the nation reflects emphasis on using ocean resources
- Policy objectives emphasize accelerated development, encouragement of private enterprise in the ocean resource use, and development of technology for various ocean uses
- Resource protection is not mentioned
・ 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill
- Oil platform blow out spills oil onto 150 miles of California coast
"Our Nation and the Sea" Report
・ 1969-"Our Nation and the Sea" Report
- Final report recommends creation of national ocean and atmospheric agency and national coastal management program
- Provides a "blueprint" for US ocean development
