Presidential Proclamation: National Ocean Month 2024

Original title: National Ocean Month, 2024

Record date · May 31, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden has proclaimed June 2024 as National Ocean Month, highlighting administration efforts to address climate change, protect marine ecosystems, and expand offshore wind energy. The proclamation outlines ongoing initiatives, including the potential designation of new marine sanctuaries and investments in coastal restoration.

Why it matters

This document outlines the federal government's current policy priorities and ongoing environmental projects regarding ocean management and climate resilience.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities

These groups are recognized as stewards of marine ecosystems and are involved in the nomination process for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Directly affected

Coastal communities

These communities are subject to federal efforts to reduce the impact of natural disasters and receive funding for coastal restoration.

Key Facts

President Biden proclaimed June 2024 as National Ocean Month.
The administration aims to power 10 million homes with offshore wind by 2030.
A proposal is under consideration to designate over 700,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean as a National Marine Sanctuary.
The administration is evaluating the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the first Indigenous-led nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of National Ocean Month?

It is a presidential proclamation to celebrate the ocean and recommit to protecting and conserving it for future generations.

What specific areas are being considered for new marine sanctuaries?

The administration is considering a 700,000 square mile area in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Hawaii and the Chumash Heritage .

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Indigenous-led Conservation

The document highlights a shift toward prioritizing Indigenous-led nominations for federal marine sanctuaries, specifically citing the Chumash Heritage nomination.

Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary