Federal ocean and coastal activities report to the U.S. Congress

Provides highlights of key federal activities, collaborative efforts, and progress made in federal ocean, coastal and Great Lakes programs. Includes examples of tangible results in the areas of use, conservation, and management of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; advancing understanding of oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes; supporting maritime transportation; and advancing international ocean science and policy. Features agency summaries of information on ocean-related programs and budgetary resources. Discusses the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force's efforts to improve the use of coral reef protected areas, and marine protected areas as a component of the NOAA National Ocean Service's ocean and coastal resource management activities.