US Federal Ocean Institutions

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Regulates discharge of dredged or fill materials in US water and wetlands. Grants permits.

EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers - Section 404

Protect and conserve marine mammal species.

Marine Mammal Commission

Shipping, port operations, shipbuilding, vessel operations, national security, maintenance of the National Defense Reserve Fleet, operation of Merchant Maritime Academy, regulation regarding international safety and environmental standards.

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

ocean floor exploration and mapping, earth observation satellites

NASA

Coastal Zone Management Program, NERRS, Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation, National Marine Protected Areas (MPA), Coastal Nonpoint source pollution

NOAA Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM)

Monitor and research the environment in coastal and estuarine areas, restore wetlands, improve water quality.

National Estuarine Research Reserve Program (NERRS)

Protect and restore water quality in estuaries threatened by pollution and land development as well as maintain ecological integrity.

National Estuary Program (NEP)

Flood insurance

National Flood Insurance Program

hurricanes, climate change, sea level rise, weather

National Hurricane Center

Establish MPAs, keeps MPA records

National MPA Center

Aquaculture, Habitat conservation, International Affairs, Law enforcement, Protected species, seafood inspection, science and technology, sustainable fisheries

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)

Designate and protect areas of marine environment of national significance.

National Marine Sanctuary Program

Conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and provide enjoyment. Preserve and protect.

National Park Service

Distributes permits in order to control pollution by regulating pollutants that are discharged from point sources (farms, sewers, pesticide, storm water, vessel discharge)

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Science.

National Science Foundation

Promote research, conservation, and education. Give grants to colleges for these three things.

National Sea Grant College Program

Use TMDL calculations to establish additional restrictions for pollutant discharges, both PS and NPS and determines the source of the pollutants

Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)

Promotes energy independence, environmental protection, and economic development through management of offshore energy resources. Deals with lease sales.

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

Advance foreign policy goals.

Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES)

Offshore regulation, oil spill response preparation, environmental enforcement and compliance.

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)

Protect any remaining undeveloped coastal barrier island systems in the U.S. as well as the biotic environment near these systems

Coastal Barrier Resources System (COBRA)

Maps coral reefs in the US, researches coral reefs, implements strategies to promote conservation and sustainable use of coral reefs, coordinate management strategies among agencies.

Coral Reef Task Force

Development of environmental policies and incentives, National Ocean Council member. Regulation of laws.

Council on Environmental Quality

Provide grants to implement NPS pollution solutions (runoff, fertilizer, herbicide, etc.) and manages wetlands and coastal waters

Nonpoint Source Pollution Program

ocean battle-space sensing, fund programs

Office of Naval Research

Develop management plans and measurement measures for fisheries

Regional Fisheries Management Councils

Maritime enforcers

U.S Navy

Boat traffic enforcement and national protection, marine environmental protection, fisheries enforcement, drug interdiction, immigration, customs, navigational safety and signage.

US Coast Guard

Manages national wildlife refugees and national fish hatcheries, enforces federal laws and regulations, implements endangered species act.

US Fish and Wildlife Service

Administers US foreign aid to developing countries.

United States Agency for International Development


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