Chronology-the 1990s
・ 1998-International Year of the Ocean
・ 1998-National Ocean Conference, Monterey, California
- President Clinton and Vice-President Gore convene National Ocean Conference co-hosted by Department of Commerce (NOAA) and Navy to focus dialogue on national and global interests in the oceans for 21st Century
- Specifically, the President proposes to:
・ Extend moratorium on offshore leasing for an additional 10 years
・ Restore marine resources, e.g., rebuild fish stocks within 10 years
・ Release classified military data on oceans
・ Ratify the Law of the Sea Convention
- Directs Cabinet to report in one year with recommendations for a coordinated, long-term federal oceans policy
"Turning to the Sea" Report
・ 1999-"Turning to the Sea, America's Ocean Future"
- Recommends comprehensive policy to explore, protect, and sustain the oceans in the new millennium
- Core principles include:
・ Sustaining economic benefits of oceans
・ Strengthening global security
・ Protecting marine resources
・ Discovering the oceans
