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Citing Mounting Evidence of Oceans’ Decline, Commission to Present Blueprint
for Restoring Ocean Wildlife and Preserving Coastal Heritage
Report is first review of U.S. ocean management in more than 30 years; scientists,
fishermen, government and business officials to call for sweeping reforms
What: Press conference to unveil Pew Oceans Commission report America’s Living Oceans: Charting a Course for Sea Change
When: June 4, 2003
9:30 a.m., Eastern Time
Where: National Press Club, First Amendment Lounge
529 14th Street, NW.
Who: Pew Oceans Commissioners:
click here
Call-in information: Regional reporters may participate by calling 1-888-882-NEWS or 202-772-0065. So that we may ensure enough phone lines, please RSVP for the teleconference to kenneyj@pewoceans.org.
Citing the continuing decline in the abundance of ocean wildlife and the collapse of marine systems, an 18-member commission with members from the worlds of science, fishing, conservation, government, and business will recommend sweeping reforms to U.S. ocean management. The report, entitled America’s Living Oceans: Charting a Course for Sea Change, is the first review of U.S. ocean policy since 1969, and presents solutions for restoring ocean wildlife, preserving coastal habitat, cleaning coastal waters, and reforming ocean governance.
“For centuries we have viewed the oceans as beyond our ability to harm and their bounty beyond our ability to deplete. We now know that this is not true,” said Leon Panetta, chair of the independent, bipartisan commission. “This report allows us to step up to our shared responsibility to manage the oceans responsibly and ensure that future generations may enjoy clean beaches, abundant wildlife, healthful seafood, and the natural beauty of the seas.”
Copies of the report will be available at the press conference and online at www.pewoceans.orgon June 4, along with the following materials:-
· Commissioner biographies and remarks.
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· Fact sheets on fishing, coastal development, pollution, aquaculture, and governance.
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· Charts and figures from the final report, including Threats Facing America’s Oceans, polluted estuaries, bycatch, coastal development, and status of marine stocks.
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· State-by-state ocean facts (value of recreational fishing, beach closures, etc.).
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· Commission science report series and Commission facts.
Attention print media. Commissioners are available for one-on-one phone interviews immediately following the press conference. Contact Justin Kenney at 703-516-0605 (prior to June 4) or 703-283-0384 (on June 4). Also, please RSVP for the teleconference to ensure adequate phone lines.
Attention television media. A satellite feed is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The 30-minute feed will include ocean scenes, commission activities in Maine and Alaska (lobster fishing off Maine, touring the fishing village of Kodiak, Alaska, conducting public meetings), and excerpts from the press conference with remarks from each commissioner. Coordinates:
FIRST FEED
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2003
Time:13:30-14:00 ET
Satellite: Telstar 5 Transponder 8
Satellite type: C band
Orbital position: 97 Degrees W
Downlink Polarity: Horizontal
Downlink Frequency: 3860
Audio: 6.2/6.8
SECOND FEED
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2003
Time:16:30-17:00 ET
Satellite: Telstar 5 Transponder 8
Satellite type: C band
Orbital position: 97 Degrees W
Downlink Polarity: Horizontal
Downlink Frequency: 3860
Audio: 6.2/6.8
Attention radio media. Audio clips from each commissioner as well as ambient sounds from the oceans will be available as MP3 files on www.pewoceans.org following the press conference.
To Read the Messaging Background, Key Report Positioning Points click here
To Read It's Not Too Late To Save Our Oceans click here
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