    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9901 of May 31, 2019

    National Ocean Month, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    The ocean supports millions of American jobs across numerous industries,
    including commercial fishing, recreation and tourism, international
    trade, shipping, ports, energy, and other maritime commerce. During
    National Ocean Month, we recognize the importance of the ocean to the
    economy, national security, and environment of the United States, and we
    renew our commitment to safeguarding its vital resources.
    America is, and will always be, one of the world's preeminent seafaring
    nations. All of our Nation's citizens benefit from our access to the
    ocean. With more than 13,000 miles of coastline and 3.4 million nautical
    square miles of ocean within our territorial jurisdiction, our country's
    exclusive economic zone is the largest in the world. Together, our
    oceans and the Great Lakes generate $320 billion in economic activity.
    That is one reason why my Administration is committed to developing new,
    innovative ways to protect our native aquatic species, reduce our
    reliance on foreign fish imports, and keep our fishery industry strong.
    Over the last few years, we have made important strides in learning more
    about our ocean and our Nation's coastal waters, supporting our ocean
    economy, and promoting good stewardship of our waters for current and
    future generations. Last year, I signed an Executive Order to advance
    ocean-related scientific research and to promote greater engagement of
    Federal agencies with State-led regional ocean partnerships.
    Importantly, our Federal agencies are continuing efforts to make ocean-
    related information publicly available, which will help support
    commerce, energy development, and conservation efforts.
    Additionally, my Administration is determined to conserve, manage, and
    balance America's use of the ocean through enhanced mapping and
    exploration. With an emphasis on engaging with the private sector, we
    are leveraging resources and expertise to advance our understanding of
    the ocean and to support the ocean-related scientific and technological
    enterprise. Through American innovation and investment in ocean science
    and technology, we will reinforce our economic competitiveness,
    strengthen our national security, protect our environment, and preserve
    our continued 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 2019 as National
    Ocean Month. This month, I call upon Americans to reflect on the value
    and importance of oceans not only to our security, environment, 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 nineteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America two hundred forty-third.
    DONALD J. TRUMP