Country Quote by Jim Gerlach

Growing up on the Eastern Shore, I've learned how important aquaculture and marine life are to sustaining Virginia's economy and way of life.

— Ralph Northam

I am passionate about making sure that we collectively and proactively preserve all of the world's most iconic coastal and oceanic wild places -…

— Serge Dedina

Mr. Speaker, the Delaware River deepening project is important for my constituents, for our region and for the entire nation. I trust that, when…

— Robert Brady

I've spent time in the coastal Carolinas and have seen what small business development has done to maintain the wetlands and reestablish the fisheries…

— Andrew Zimmern

Our Great Lakes, harbors, ports, and rivers provide not only vital resources for us to live, but an entire maritime way of life for…

— Candice S. Miller

There is an enormous amount to be learned about the sea; like most wildernesses, it has great potential.

— Sylvia Earle

I'm pleased with our state's willingness to support responsible off-shore energy production while also giving special focus to enhance the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast.

— Cindy Hyde-Smith

North Carolina is blessed with amazing coastal resources and we need to safeguard our coast because it helps drive our economy.

— Roy Cooper

As a native Michigander, I am keenly aware of the importance of America's waterways.

— John E. James

I love the ocean and I'm passionate about conservation and the environment.

— Ellie Simmonds

Protecting vital sources of renewal - unscathed marshes, healthy reefs, and deep-sea gardens - will provide hope for the future of the Gulf, and…

— Sylvia Earle

Our waterways are central to the quality of life and the economy on the Treasure Coast.

— Brian Mast