Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative is a bipartisan collaboration of senior leaders representing a diversity of viewpoints and interests in our oceans and includes former members of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy and Pew Oceans Commission. A primary goal of the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative is to accelerate the pace of change that results in meaningful ocean policy reform.  

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  The Joint Initiative releases its Ocean Action Agenda

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Tuesday, March 28, 2017

  The Joint Initiative's new interactive digital report, the Ocean Action Agenda, recommends 29 actions that the Trump Administration and Congress should take to effectively manage America’s ocean and coastal resources.

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  Ocean Leadership Roundtables

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Friday, December 11, 2015

  Diverse ecosystems, thriving economies, and vibrant coastal communities all stand to benefit from forward-thinking approaches to managing change. In 2015, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative (JOCI) brought together federal, state, and local government representatives, leading scientists, and experts from key industries for two Ocean Leadership Roundtables—one focused on the Arctic and one on the U.S. East Coast.

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  Charting the Course: Securing the Future of America's Oceans

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Thursday, June 20, 2013

  On June 20, 2013 the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative released a report entitled Charting the Course: Securing the Future of America’s Oceans that calls on President Obama and Congress to improve the management of our ocean resources. The report describes specific recommendations for the Administration and Congress that prioritize areas where short-term progress can be readily achieved.

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  Joint Initiative Hosts Meeting to Help Set the Ocean Agenda for the Administration and Congress

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Wednesday, February 20, 2013

  On February 19-20, 2013, in Washington, DC, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative (JOCI) convened more than 100 ocean leaders, representing multiple perspectives, to provide input on priority ocean policy, science, and funding actions. JOCI is using input from the meeting to develop a set of recommendations for an ocean agenda that the Obama Administration and Congress should carry out in the next two to four years. JOCI will present its recommendations to the Administration and Congress in early Summer 2013.

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  Joint Initiative Releases 2012 U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Wednesday, June 06, 2012

  On June 6, 2012 the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative released its 2012 U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card assessing the nation’s progress toward implementing the National Ocean Policy, which is critical to our national security, coastal economies, and the health of our ocean resources. The report card praises state and regional efforts to implement the National Ocean Policy. While the report card also commends solid steps taken by the Administration to lay the foundation for success, it highlights that overall implementation has fallen short of expectations and Congress has failed to show leadership on the issue. The report card calls on national,...

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  Joint Initiative hosts Ocean Community Strategy Meeting

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Friday, January 27, 2012

  On January 25-27, 2012 the Joint Initiative convened a diverse group of over 60 leaders representing business, conservation, and science and research interests for an ocean community strategy meeting in Annapolis, MD. The meeting focused on priorities for action to maintain momentum and strengthen support for the National Ocean Policy and other ocean and coastal policy and funding priorities through the November election and into the next administration and congress.

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  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Report Presented at Coastal Zone 2011 Conference

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Friday, September 23, 2011

  In July 2011, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative’s Leadership Council co-chair Norm Mineta and member John Podesta presented the Joint Initiative report America’s Ocean Future during a plenary luncheon on the opening day of the Coastal Zone 2011 Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

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  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative press conference at Capitol Hill Oceans Week

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Tuesday, June 07, 2011

  The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative held a press conference on Tuesday, June 7 at 3:15 pm at Capitol Hill Oceans Week (CHOW).

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  America’s Ocean Future: Ensuring Healthy Oceans to Support a Vibrant Economy

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Tuesday, June 07, 2011

  On June 7, 2011, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative released a report, America’s Ocean Future: Ensuring Healthy Oceans to Support a Vibrant Economy, that calls on leaders to support effective implementation of the National Ocean Policy.

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  The Joint Initiative Announces Marc J. Hershman Award Call for Nominations

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Monday, May 16, 2011

  The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the Marc J. Hershman Excellence in Mentoring Award.

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  Joint Initiative Releases Letter to President Obama Requesting Increased Ocean Funding in FY2012 Budget

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Monday, October 18, 2010

  On October 18, 2010, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Leadership Council released a letter to President Barack Obama.

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  Joint Initiative Applauds President Obama's Executive Order to Create U.S. National Ocean Policy

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Monday, July 19, 2010

  Today, President Obama took a critical step toward meaningful ocean policy reform to protect and restore our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes by signing an Executive Order establishing a National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes.

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  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Announces New Leadership Council

  Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

  Tuesday, June 08, 2010

  Today, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative is pleased to announce new leadership that will focus on securing a strong national ocean policy to protect, maintain, and restore the environmental and economic health of our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes.