In October, President Donald Trump signed the Save Our Seas Act of 2018, which will help expand the United States effort in helping to clean the world’s oceans.
“This waste, trash, and debris harms not only marine life, but also fisherman, coastal economies along America’s vast stretches,” said President Trump.
Senate Bill 3508 passed in both the House and the Senate with big bipartisan support, and will allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to clean up debris through its Marine Debris Program. The bill will also encourage the state department to work with world allies to help limit their significant sources of pollution, particularly from countries in southeast Asia.
