IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1519 
Congratulating the crew of the Ocean Watch for their remarkable voyage 
around North and South America and recognizing the importance of 
ocean and coastal conservation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 14, 2010 
Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. FARR, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, and 
Mr. BLUMENAUER) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the crew of the Ocean Watch for their re-
markable voyage around North and South America and 
recognizing the importance of ocean and coastal con-
servation. 
Whereas, on May 31, 2009, the crew of the sailing ship 
Ocean Watch departed from Seattle, Washington, on its 
Around the Americas voyage, a 28,000 mile journey cir-
cumnavigating North and South America with the mis-
sion of inspiring, educating, and engaging citizens of 
North and South America to protect the oceans and 
coasts; 
Whereas, on June 17, 2010, after 358 days, the Ocean 
Watch completed its voyage, having made over 31 port 
visits along the coasts of North and South America; 
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Whereas the Around the Americas voyage was conceived 
through the shared vision of David Rockefeller, Jr., and 
Captain Mark Schrader of Stanwood, Washington, who 
enlisted the assistance of Sailors for the Sea, a nonprofit 
organization that encourages sailors to become more ac-
tive stewards of the world’s oceans; 
Whereas in conjunction with the Applied Physics Laboratory 
and Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and 
Oceans at the University of Washington and the Pacific 
Science Center in Seattle, Washington, the crew obtained 
scientific measurements and data to help enhance edu-
cational activities and support the work of several col-
laborating scientists working on ocean research pro-
grams; 
Whereas Around the Americas seeks to raise awareness of 
such critical ocean health issues as polar ice melt, coral 
reef health, ocean acidification, collapsing fisheries, ocean 
debris and pollution, changing sea levels, and coastal ero-
sion; 
Whereas Around the Americas has gained local, national, and 
international media coverage, through which ocean health 
issues have gained increased awareness; 
Whereas the United States has vast ocean coastline totaling 
12,383 miles shared by 24 States; 
Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-
tion reports that over 50 percent of the United States 
population lives in coastal counties; and 
Whereas the United States depends on the health of its 
oceans and coasts for a variety of ecological, economic, 
scientific, nutritional, and recreational benefits: Now, 
therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the crew of the Ocean Watch 
on the completion of their remarkable voyage cir-
cumnavigating North and South America with the 
mission of inspiring, educating, and engaging citi-
zens of North and South America on the importance 
of protecting the oceans; 
(2) supports the goals and mission of Around 
the Americas in raising awareness and educating 
others about ocean health issues; 
(3) recognizes the tremendous impact the 
oceans and coasts have on the United States and a 
significant portion of its population; 
(4) encourages all people of the United States 
to remember the important role its oceans and 
coasts play and the benefits these natural resources 
provide; and 
(5) continues to promote scientific research and 
educational programs aimed at the preservation of 
the oceans and coasts of the United States. 
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