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Our blue planet.

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Hurtling through space,

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covered by more than 70 percent water,

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our ocean is bursting with life.

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And it gives life,

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producing half the oxygen we breathe

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and critical food for half the world's population.

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It connects us,

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serving as a super highway

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for international trade.

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And it inspires us,

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providing open space for recreation

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and exploration.

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For more than 50 years,

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NOAA has been at the forefront of conserving,

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managing and exploring this vast resource

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to benefit Americans now

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and for generations to come.

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This is the idea behind

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a sustainable and resilient

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"American Blue Economy."

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At NOAA, we continue to unravel

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new mysteries

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from the ocean's surface

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to its deepest depths.

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Our ships, and those of our partners

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are mapping and exploring

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the largely unknown ocean,

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expanding our knowledge  

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and discovering new medicines,

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food and energy sources.

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After all, we can't realize

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the ocean's full potential,

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without knowing ... what's out there?

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As our reach into the ocean expands,

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what will we discover?

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What will demand our protection

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or inspire future explorers?

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NOAA is already protecting natural wonders

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from coast to coast

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through our national marine sanctuaries

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and marine national monuments.

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Like our national parks,

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national marine sanctuaries are open to all.

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Whether exploring a shipwreck,

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diving around towering kelp forests,

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or whale watching,

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we've got something for everyone to enjoy.

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More than sites of conservation and recreation,

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marine sanctuaries generate

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billions of dollars a year

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for local communities.

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Tourism and recreation

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account for the largest sector

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of the Blue Economy.

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NOAA fisheries management,

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in cooperation with state, regional,

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and tribal partners,

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is the gold standard for resource protection.

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As a result the U.S. has emerged

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as a global leader in sustainable seafood.

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Wild caught and farmed seafood

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generate billions of dollars annually,

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employing millions of Americans.

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As seafood demand grows,

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so will economic opportunities.

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NOAA is working with fishermen

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and ocean farmers to drive innovation

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and job growth.

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We're committed to securing a sustainable

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future for this indispensable food source.

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NOAA is helping coastal communities

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weather a changing climate.

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We generate sea level rise forecasts

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and critical storm data to empower

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communities to plan and build a resilient future.

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We look to the natural world,

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supporting projects

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that enhance natural barriers,

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like oyster and coral reefs,

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which protect our coasts.

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This blend of high and low-tech preparedness

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fortifies communities to bounce back

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after a storm.

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At NOAA, we're bridging the vast expanse

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of the ocean,

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connecting the U.S. with the global economy.

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To meet increased demand for goods,

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NOAA's flagship weather forecast

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and navigation programs

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guide enormous ships,

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safeguarding trillions of dollars

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in economic activity.

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We also work to survey waterways

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and protect sensitive habitats

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when storms or accidents occur,

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ensuring the international superhighway

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stays open.

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For more than 50 years,

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NOAA has been leading

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in the understanding and sustainable use

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of our ocean,

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making amazing discoveries,

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protecting ocean wonders,

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enhancing sustainable seafood output,

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preparing us for climate change

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and supporting ocean-based trade.

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Our global blue economy

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is as diverse,

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interconnected, and resilient,

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as our blue planet

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and is forecast to accelerate,

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doubling by 2030.

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Building on 50 years of experience

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NOAA will continue to lead the way.