[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