Chronology-the 1990s
・ 1995-International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)
- Us and 6 other nations organize workshop and develop "call to action"
- Suggests that "...integrated coastal management....provides a framework for effective coral reef and related ecosystem management."
・ 1995-Global Program of Action on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities
- Us hosts global conference to assist national governments in taking actions to prevent, reduce, and control or eliminate degradation of marine environment from land-based activities
- Recommends that "...States should...focus on sustainable, pragmatic and integrated environmental management approaches and processes such as integrated coastal area management...."
Chronology-the 1990s
・ 1997-International Year of the Coral Reef
・ 1997-"Striking a Balance: Improving Stewardship of Marine Areas"
- National Research Council recommends National Marine Council to improve coordination among federal agencies, monitor the marine environment, facilitate regional solutions to marine problems, and facilitate interagency problem solving
・ 1997-"Oceans Act of 1997" Bill Introduced
- Senator Hollings calls for creation of Commission on Ocean Policy and a National Ocean Council; bill passes in Senate, no action in House
