US: Senate Oceans Caucus

A Senate Oceans Caucus was recently inaugurated as "an important, bi-partisan group that will increase awareness and find common ground in responding to issues facing the oceans. The Caucus membership will work to ensure a sustainable, science-based, and efficient approach to the utilization of our ocean resources." Founding Members of the Senate Oceans Caucus are:

Daniel Akaka (D-HI)

Mark Begich (D-AK)

Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

Scott Brown (D-MA)

Barbara Boxer (D-CA)

Marie Cantwell (D-WA)

Benjamin Cardin (D-MD)

Thomas Carper (D-DE)

Chris Coons (D-DE)

Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

Daniel Inouye (D-HI)

John Kerry (D-MA)

Mary Landrieu (D-LA)

Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Patty Murray (D-WA)

Olympia snowe (R-ME)

Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

Ron Wyden (D-OR)