[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9762 of May 31, 2018

National Ocean Month, 2018

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The United States is a nation whose identity, wealth, and security are
inextricably linked with the ocean and coastal waters. From sea to
shining sea, Americans benefit from the ocean's bounty--from the
industries it supports and the jobs it creates. During National Ocean
Month, we celebrate this immense natural resource, and the millions of
hardworking Americans employed by our ocean industries. We recognize the
many ways our oceans and coasts enhance our lives. We acknowledge that
our Nation can more effectively and responsibly harness its waters to
the great benefit of its citizens.

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Through the unique geography of its mainland and the strategic locations
of Alaska, Hawaii, and its territories, the United States has the
exclusive commercial rights to an oceanic area larger than the combined
landmass of the 50 States. This invaluable national asset, called the
United States Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), is currently underutilized.
To harness the vast resources of the EEZ, we will develop and deploy new
technologies in partnership with American academic institutions and
innovators. We will streamline regulations and administrative practices
to promote economic growth, while protecting our marine environment for
current and future generations. We will also create new opportunities
for American products in the global marketplace, including through
continued support of our commercial fisheries and promotion of domestic
aquaculture.
To advance America's economic, security, and environmental interests, it
is also critical that we explore, map, and inventory our Nation's waters
and pursue advanced observational technologies and forecasting
capabilities. By exploring, developing, and conserving the ocean
resources of our great Nation, we will augment our economic
competitiveness, enhance our national security, and ensure American
prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2018 as National
Ocean Month. This month, I call upon Americans to reflect on the value
and importance of oceans not only to our security and economy, but also
as a source of recreation, enjoyment, and relaxation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP