Governors Take Action Toward Ocean Health: Play Now | Download (1866)

In July 2008, the Governors of California, Oregon and Washington released a West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Health Action Plan that identified common ocean and coastal management priorities. Brian Baird, Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy for the California Natural Resources Agency, offers an update about this joint effort to protect and manage the vast marine resources shared by California, Oregon and Washington.

For more information, visit:

• West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Health
• California Ocean Resources Management Program
• Office of Governor Kulongoski, Oregon
• Washington State Department of Ecology

 Gulf Oil Spill (video): Play Now | Download (713)

 Gulf Oil Spill (audio): Play Now | Download (398)

On April 22, 2010 the Transocean Deepwater Horizon drilling rig sank 130 miles southeast of New Orleans. On this report you will learn how you can find current information on the spill and how you can help. (Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Justin E. Stumberg/Released) | Click here to view .mp4 video in larger player

For more information, visit:

• Deepwater Horizon Response page
• OR&R Deepwater Horizon page (main NOAA page)
• NOS Deepwater Horizon page
• Gulf of Mexico spill
• Waterkeeper Alliance
• National Wildlife Federation
• Surfrider/SkyTruth
• International Bird Rescue
• Audubon Society
• Gulf of Mexico Alliance