Political Quotes

“Reauthorizing the National Sea Grant College Program is not only an investment in the future of our nation's marine resources, it is also sound public policy. The various ingredients, such as scientific research, educational training, and community application, mixed into the complex operation of a sea grant college benefit not only regions close to marine resources, but the global population as a whole. For example, Sea Grant developed the first systematic attempt to locate and establish new drugs from marine components. The development of our coastal regions means an increasing reliance on marine research to generate intelligence policies. Contributions in the area of aquatic resource management and sustainable economic development has made Sea Grant a vital link between scientific findings and local resource implementation. For Guam, this aspect is vitally important as we continue to attempt to fully utilize our Pacific resources. I also emphasize the National Sea Grant College Program's contributions to science education. Through various activities, such as the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program, thousands of students are introduced to the wonders of marine science and research.”