This page provides press information released by and about the Commission, and other information on the activities of the Commission.

April 16, 2002

U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy to Hold Public Meetings in Los Angeles Area April 17-18; Ted Danson, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Mary Nichols and Others to Address New Federal Oceans Policy

This media advisory announces the Ocean Commission's fourth regional meeting, the Southwest Regional Meeting, held April 18-19, 2002, in San Pedro, California, and gives details of the news briefing on April 19.

March 27, 2002

U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Names Science Advisory Panel to Provide Scientific Expertise and Counsel on Ocean and Coastal Issues

This news release announced the Ocean Commission's Science Advisory Panel.

March 18, 2002

U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy to Conduct Site Visit in Portland March 20

This news release announced a Commission site visit to be held March 20, 2002, in Portland, Oregon.

March 1, 2002

U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy to Hold Public Meetings in New Orleans March 7-8

This media advisory announced the Commission's third regional meeting to be held March 7-8, 2002, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

February 15, 2002

New U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Sets Course for St. Petersburg

This news release announced the Commission's second regional meeting held February 22, 2002, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

January 10, 2002

Commission Launches Tour to Nine Major Coastal Regions January 14 in Charleston, SC and Annapolis, MD

This news release announced the Commission's first in a series of nine regional meetings to be held on January 15-16, 2002 in Charleson, South Carolina.

November 19, 2001

U.S. Ocean Commission Holds Second Meeting -- Hears from Members of Congress, Community Leaders, Agency Representatives

This news release provides a short summary of the Commission's second meeting held on November 13-14, 2001 in Washington, D.C.

November 1, 2001

Dr. Thomas R. Kitsos Named Executive Director of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy

This news release announced the selection of Dr. Kitsos to be the Executive Director of the Commission.

October 31, 2001

Commission on Ocean Policy to Meet with National-level Organizations and Federal Agencies

This news release announced the second meeting of the Commission on Ocean Policy and provides a summary of meeting objectives.

September 19, 2001

Presidential Commission on Ocean Policy Elects Admiral James D. Watkins as Chairman

This news release contains highlights of the Commission on Ocean Policy's first meeting and a summary of the commission objectives.

September 7, 2001

Commission on Ocean Policy to Hold First Meeting Sept. 17

This release announced the first meeting of the Commission on Ocean Policy and provides a brief summary of their origin and objectives.

White House Press Release - June 15, 2001.

White House Release Names Commissioners

This June 15 press release announced the names of the commissioners selected by Congress and the President.





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