In July 2011, the Joint Initiative announced Dr. Peter August as the recipient of the 2011 Marc J. Hershman Excellence in Mentoring Award. Dr. August exemplifies the legacy of Professor Hershman by educating, training and inspiring students and young professionals to pursue careers in ocean and coastal science, policy and management. Joint Initiative Leadership Council Co-Chair, … Continued
In June 2011, the Joint Initiative released a press statement about its new report, “America’s Ocean Future: Ensuring Healthy Oceans to Support a Vibrant Economy,” in which the group offers recommendations to combat the major challenges threatening our oceans and the communities and jobs that depend on them. Download (PDF)
In May 2011, the Joint Initiative released a call for nominations for the Marc J. Hershman Excellence in Mentoring Award. This award is presented to a professional devoted to educating, training, and inspiring students and young professionals to pursue careers in ocean and coastal policy and management. Download (PDF)
In July 2010, the Joint Initiative published a news release applauding the new national ocean policy outlined in the final recommendations of the White House Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force. Download (PDF)
In December 2009, the Joint Initiative released a press statement applauding the Ocean Policy Task Force for its continued leadership and commitment to advancing healthy oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes and the release of its December 14 Interim Framework for Effective Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning. Download (PDF)
In September 2009, the Joint Initiative released a press statement applauding the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force for their interim report that outlined recommendations that would significantly advance the effort to develop a strong, cohesive, and effective system to manage our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. Download (PDF)
In July 2009, the Joint Initiative announced Dr. Steven Gaines and Dr. Steven Cadrin as the recipients of the 2009 Marc J. Hershman Excellence in Mentoring Award. Dr. Gaines and Dr. Cadrin exemplify the legacy of Professor Hershman by educating, training and inspiring students and young professionals to pursue careers in ocean and coastal science, policy and management. Joint Ocean … Continued
In June 2009, the Joint Initiative released a press statement supporting President Obama’s Presidential Memorandum laying out a timeline and structure for the development of a national ocean policy. Download (PDF)
In April 2009, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative released a press statement about its new report, “Changing Oceans, Changing World: Ocean Priorities for the Administration and Congress.” The recommendations in the report incorporated input from leaders at some of the most respected and influential ocean and coastal policy and science organizations in the country. Download … Continued
In March 2009, the Joint Initiative released a call for nominations for the Marc J. Hershman Excellence in Mentoring Award. This award is presented to a professional devoted to educating, training, and inspiring students and young professionals to pursue careers in ocean and coastal policy and management. Download (PDF)