The House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 9 recognizing June 8 as World Ocean Day. The resolution, authored by 17th District Congressman Sam Farr, codifies official opinion of the house on the direct link of climate change to the oceans and the need for policies supporting ecosystem-based management. Following the passage, Farr released a statement heralding the event as a good step on the path towards national ocean policy, but highlighted the need for comprehensive federal legislation at a time when over fishing, ocean acidification and the gulf disaster threaten the health and stability of the oceans for generations. “I truly hope we won’t have to wait much longer for action,” says Farr. “I call on the president to step up to the plate and display leadership on this vital issue.”
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