Commerce Deputy Secretary Bodman Announces $34 Million Funding for Coral Reef Conservation
Roger B Griffis
Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov
Mon Dec 10 15:56:55 EST 2001
FYI - Information on U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting last week (Dec
5).
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<TD WIDTH="100%"><B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">NOAA 2001-R122<BR>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<BR>
Contact: Madelyn Applebaum<BR>
12/5/01</FONT></B></TD>
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<P><CENTER><B><FONT SIZE="+1" FACE="Arial">COMMERCE DEPUTY SECRETARY
BODMAN ANNOUNCES $34 MILLION FUNDING FOR CORAL REEF CONSERVATION<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">U.S. Coral Reef Task Force
Recognizes Outstanding Achievements</FONT></B></CENTER></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">At today's annual meeting of the <A HREF="http://www.coralreef.noaa.gov/">U.S.
Coral Reef Task Force </A>in Washington, D.C., Commerce Deputy
Secretary <A HREF="http://www2.osec.doc.gov/public.nsf/docs/about-the-deputy-secretary">Samuel
Bodman</A> announced $34 million for coral reef conservation
through the <A HREF="http://www.doc.gov/">Commerce Department's</A>
<A HREF="http://www.noaa.gov/">National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration</A>. Bodman underscored the importance of coral
reefs to the nation's economy and the need to protect and conserve
these fragile ocean resources for all generations.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">"Although coral reefs cover less than
1 percent of the earth's surface, they are some of the most valuable
marine resources on the planet," Bodman said. "The
<A HREF="http://www.whitehouse.gov/">Bush Administration</A>
strongly supports this task force and is firmly committed to
the conservation of our coral reefs."</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Four groups were honored for significant
contributions towards coral reef conservation. "The awards
recognize outstanding achievements in the conservation and sustainable
use of coral reefs in the United States and internationally,"
said <A HREF="http://www.noaa.gov/gudes.html">Scott Gudes</A>,
NOAA acting administrator. "The persistent dedication of
groups such as the <A HREF="http://www.reefcheck.org/">Reef Check
Foundation</A>, the <A HREF="http://www.viczmp.com/">U.S. Virgin
Islands Coastal Zone Management Program</A>, the government of
<A HREF="http://ns.gov.gu/">Guam</A> and <A HREF="http://nature.org/">The
Nature Conservancy</A> is helping to reverse the coral reef crisis
and ensure healthy coral reef ecosystems."</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Gudes and Joseph Doddridge, acting assistant
secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, <A HREF="http://www.doi.gov/">Department
of the Interior</A>, co-chaired the meeting.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">The Reef Check Foundation was honored for
its education and outreach efforts to implement a volunteer-based
coral reef monitoring program to help track reef health in the
U.S. The U.S. Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management Program
was recognized for leadership and commitment in developing its
first Marine Park Area and a system of coral reef marine protected
areas. The government of Guam was honored for 10 years of leadership
in marine resource conservation, resulting in a system of coral
reef protected areas that includes over 20 percent of Guam's
coral reefs. The Nature Conservancy was recognized for international
leadership and innovation in coral reef conservation through
the use of marine protected areas, debt-for-nature swaps, coastal
watershed management and efforts to stop destructive fishing
practices.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, established
in 1998, leads the U.S. response to conserving U.S. coral reefs,
as well as U.S. government efforts to promote coral reef conservation
internationally.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">The task force includes the heads of 11
federal agencies and governors of seven states and territories
within their jurisdiction (<A HREF="http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/home.html">Florida</A>,
<A HREF="http://www.gov.vi/">U.S. Virgin Islands</A>, <A HREF="http://welcome.topuertorico.org/">Puerto
Rico</A>, <A HREF="http://www.state.hi.us/">Hawaii</A>, <A HREF="http://www.gov.gu/">Guam</A>,
<A HREF="http://www.government.as/">American Samoa</A> and <A
HREF="http://www.mariana-islands.gov.mp/">Northern Mariana Islands</A>).
The <A HREF="http://fsmgov.org/">Freely Associated States of
Micronesia</A>, <A HREF="http://www.rmiembassyus.org/index.html">Marshall
Islands</A> and <A HREF="http://palauaquarium.org/palau.html">Palau</A>
are non-voting members. The task force raises awareness of serious
threats to coral reefs and helps develop solutions.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Coral reefs are among the most diverse
and biologically complex ecosystems on the planet, providing
food and jobs for billions of people world-wide. Yet coral reefs
are rapidly being degraded by pollution, overfishing, marine
debris, coastal development and other impacts. An estimated 25
percent of the world's reefs have already been destroyed and,
if there is no action to reduce threats, another 30 percent may
be lost within 10 to 30 years.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Today's meeting also focused on advancing
the task force's agenda, which includes tracking the implementation
of the U.S. National Action Plan for Conservation of Coral Reefs.
For more details, see <A HREF="http://coralreef.gov/">http://coralreef.gov/</A>.</FONT></P>
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security and national safety through the prediction and research
of weather and climate-related events and providing environmental
stewardship of our nation's coastal and marine resources.</FONT></P>
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