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Jared Huffman: the National Ocean Policy at its core is nothing more than air traffic control for the ocean.

On the recordMay 16, 2016
the National Ocean Policy at its core is nothing more than air traffic control for the ocean.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Huffman defends the National Ocean Policy as a necessary coordination tool for ocean management.

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