Author : Leon E. Panetta
Release : 2003-12
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Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis America's Living Oceans by : Leon E. Panetta
Download or read book America's Living Oceans written by Leon E. Panetta. This book was released on 2003-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's oceans are in crisis, with high stakes for the nation's coastal economy, which contributes significantly to the nation's overall economic activity. Moreover, ocean currents circulate the energy and water that regulate the Earth's climate and weather &, thus, affect every aspect of the human experience. This report discusses a new course for ocean management. Chapters: A Public Good at Risk: Governance for Sustainable Seas, Restoring America's Fisheries, Preserving Our Coasts, Cleaning Coastal Waters, Guiding Sustainable Marine Aquaculture, Beyond Our Borders, Science, Education, Funding, and Conclusion: Charting a Course; and Detailed Recommendations. Illustrations.