This resolution designates October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day to commemorate the anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, which established the National Marine Sanctuary System. The resolution celebrates the network of protected ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters that conserve wildlife habitats, historic shipwrecks, and cultural sites while providing recreational opportunities and generating billions of dollars annually for local economies through fishing, tourism, and jobs. The resolution encourages Americans to visit and support these protected marine areas and recognizes their importance in addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, and building community resilience. It calls on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to work with communities to complete the designation of new national marine sanctuaries and asks federal agencies to work together in supporting the goals of marine conservation. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding or enforcement mechanisms; it simply expresses the House's support for marine sanctuary protection and education.
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