The center, at the request of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, is currently undertaking research and analysis of the multitude of laws affecting the nation's oceans. The National Sea Grant Law Center's work with the Commission is aimed at meeting a Congressional mandate, in the Oceans Act of 2000, that such information be collected. The resulting publication, "Governing the Oceans," is a compilation of the most relevant regulations and statutes that apply to U.S. oceans, coasts and the management of marine resources.
Through the Sea Grant Law Center, constituents have access to a much-needed central resource for marine laws and policies. The Center's Research Service offers a chance to submit an inquiry, join a listserv, access research results on various topics and discuss recent regulations, legal decisions, and statutes online. Using the law center's website (www.olemiss.edu/orgs/SGLC/index.htm ), interested people can also find information about research topics, publications and useful links.
CONTACT: Kristen Fletcher, Director, National Sea Grant Law Center, (O) 662-915-7775, Email: kfletch@olemiss.edu
SEA GRANT WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT: HAZNET --- www.haznet.org
HazNet.org is the National Sea Grant Coastal Hazards network homepage. HazNet provides information on Coastal Natural Hazards by providing science-based information to individuals, businesses, and local and state governments. The site shows how Sea Grant programs nationwide are working together to better understand coastal natural hazards and develop ways to reduce their impacts on lives, property, and coastal economies. One also will find illustrations
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Contact: Ben Sherman
sherman@nasw.org
202-662-7095
National Sea Grant College Program
20-Aug-2002