U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy
Recommendations for International Collaboration
The United States has traditionally been a leader in international ocean policymaking and has participated in the development of many international agreements that govern the world’s ocean areas and resources. That leadership must be maintained and reinvigorated. The challenges of the twenty-first century will require improved collaboration among policymakers everywhere to establish ambitious objectives and take the actions necessary to achieve them. Guiding Principles The guiding principles for sound ocean management are also relevant to U.S. policies in the international area. These include an emphasis on sustainability, good stewardship, ecosystem-based management, preservation of biodiversity, use of the best available science,…
