[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1011-E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CAPITOL HILL OCEAN WEEK AND OCEAN PROTECTION

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2014

  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of smart and 
sustainable management of our country's oceans and fishery systems. 
America's ocean resources are an important part of our economy and 
environment and we must work to protect and maintain them.
  The seafood industry plays a crucial role in communities across our 
nation. For example, the Mid-Atlantic region's seafood industry has 
generated over 137,000 jobs, $18 billion in sales, and $4 billion in 
income. More sales impacts were generated by importers in New Jersey 
than any other sector in any other state in the region at $5.5 billion. 
Employment impacts in New Jersey were the highest in the region with 
over 13,000 full- and part-time jobs generated by recreational fishing 
activities in the state.
  As researchers, fisheries, and various ocean experts visit Capitol 
Hill in honor of Capitol Hill

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Ocean Week we are reminded of the great benefit strong ocean management 
laws play in our environment and economy. These policies are necessary 
to protect our oceans from being overfished and putting various species 
in danger. With a future full of new and daunting challenges for our 
fishermen and coastal communities, now is the time we must act to 
maintain effective ocean management policies.

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