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President Clinton and Vice President Gore
at the Ocean Conference in Monterey, California. Photo by Bob
McNeely.
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ceans sustain nearly
half of all life on Earth and provide us
with many vital resources. They are a source of energy, food,
commerce, medicine, and recreation. They shape our weather, link us
to other nations, and are critical to national security. In the
21st Century, we will look increasingly to the oceans to meet our
everyday needs. In recognition of the importance the oceans play in
our lives, President Clinton and Vice President Gore will attend the
National Ocean Conference in Monterey, California. The two-day
conference will examine the opportunities and challenges we face to
restore our irreplaceable ocean resources.
ncluded in the conference program will be
two cybercasts --
the Vice President's moderation of a plenary session on Thursday, at
4:30 p.m. (EDT),
and the President's remarks to the Conference on Friday, at 12:30 p.m.
(EDT). To learn more
about the Ocean Conference or access the cybercasts, please visit the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) web site.
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