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BP Oil Spill Trial Plan Could Change
April 5, 2012 – 2:27 pm
BP Oil Spill Trial Plan Could Change

Now that BP has a proposed settlement with a large class of plaintiffs in the federal oil spill case, the U.S. District Court in New Orleans is considering changing the way the case should move forward.

Program Update: Advocacy – March 2012
April 5, 2012 – 2:20 pm
Program Update: Advocacy – March 2012

On March 7, 2012, Ocean Leadership held its annual Public Policy Forum at the United States Capitol Visitor Center. This year’s theme was the science of ocean, coastal and Great Lakes restoration.

Ocean Leadership President & CEO Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
March 22, 2012 – 1:30 pm
Ocean Leadership President & CEO Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

Testimony of Robert B. Gagosian, President and CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science

Senate Passes Amendment to Transportation Bill to Restore the Gulf and Establish an Ocean Endowment
March 8, 2012 – 7:29 pm
Senate Passes Amendment to Transportation Bill to Restore the Gulf and Establish an Ocean Endowment

The Gulf of Mexico could see a substantial amount of money for future restoration work as a result of Senate approval on Thursday of an amendment to the transportation authorization bill.

2012 Public Policy Forum
March 6, 2012 – 10:12 am
2012 Public Policy Forum

On Wednesday, March 7, Ocean Leadership will hold its annual Public Policy Forum on Capitol Hill. This year’s theme is the science of ocean, coastal and Great Lakes restoration.

Program Update: Advocacy – February 2012
March 1, 2012 – 2:59 pm
Program Update: Advocacy – February 2012

In February, President Obama released his Fiscal Year 13 Budget. While the overall numbers for the ocean science agencies are relatively good, there are winners and losers within each agency.

House Votes to Wall Off Penalty Money for Gulf Restoration
February 21, 2012 – 5:15 pm
House Votes to Wall Off Penalty Money for Gulf Restoration

Billions of dollars in Deepwater Horizon spill fines would be walled off in a special trust fund that could only be tapped to pay for Gulf Coast restoration, under a measure approved by the House yesterday.

Atlantic Sturgeon Listed as Endangered Species
February 16, 2012 – 3:43 pm
Atlantic Sturgeon Listed as Endangered Species

Atlantic sturgeon, one of the most expensive and imperiled fish in the world, made it onto the endangered species list Wednesday.

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