Dan Webster: “Shark survival also contributes to an ever-growing shark ecotourism trade.”

At the same time, our nation has two operational icebreakers, one of which is dedicated to the Service's Antarctic mission in support of the National Science Foundation and is operating well past its intended service life.

We just want to get ships built. That is all we want to do. Tell us how to do it. We will get the money for you.

Thank you for your answer. I am hoping that there is also coming with that nine necessary vessels some sort of timeline.

I expect you and Admiral Allan to clearly articulate how you will acquire these vessels and what resources are required to carry out the Coast Guard's polar mission.