Pew collaborates with partners in the fishing, science, and conservation communities to promote measures designed to protect and restore ocean resources and coastal habitats and to ensure the implementation and enforcement of sustainable fishing policies in the following areas of the United States:
The waters off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are a tropical paradise teeming with life. Brilliant coral reefs, schools of vibrant fish, and idyllic beaches draw millions of tourists each year and help power the Caribbean economy.
The productive, dynamic Atlantic Ocean has long supported coastal communities on the East Coast, which ranks among the world’s most populated shorelines. From seafood to shipping and tourism, the ocean is integral to the East Coast’s economy and cultural fabric.
The Gulf of Mexico is an environmental and economic powerhouse. Its 600,000 square miles are home to some of the nation’s most productive fishing grounds and oyster beds as well as deep-sea corals and the country’s largest continuous seagrass beds.
West Coast waters are home to diverse species of seabirds, marine mammals, and commercially valuable fish as well as a rich ecosystem that supports a thriving economy and attracts millions of visitors.
Related ExpertS
Peter Baker
Director
Conserving Life in Canada’s Oceans
Holly Binns
Project Director
Conserving Marine Life in the United States
Joseph Gordon
Project Director
Conserving Marine Life in the United States
