Turning the Tide: 

Biden Administration Leadership on Ocean Climate Action & Recommended Next Steps

The Biden Administration’s leadership across federal agencies, combined with unprecedented ocean and coastal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, is positioning the US as a global leader to leverage the ocean as a source of climate solutions. With an ambitious administration, strong ocean climate leadership in Congress, and a relentless nationwide network of ocean advocates, our country is ushering in a new era of ocean climate action.

The progress report recognizes progress and outlines urgent action in 10 key areas:

  1. Expand Responsibly-Sited Offshore Wind and Phase Out Offshore Drilling

  2. Enhance Coastal Resilience and Adaptation

  3. Promote Green Shipping and Ports

  4. Protect Blue Carbon

  5. Reduce Plastic Pollution and Emissions

  6. Support Climate Ready Fisheries 

  7. End IUU Fishing and Human Rights Abuses in the Seafood Sector 

  8. Advance Marine Protected Areas

  9. Minimize and Address Ocean Acidification 

  10. Evaluate Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

As climate impacts on our ocean continue to intensify, it will be critical to build on the strong momentum for ocean climate action generated over the last several years and continue to take bold action to address the climate crisis.

Take Action!

Join us in amplifying the Ocean Climate Action Report on social media:

  • The Biden Administration has made WAVES of progress for #OceanClimateAction. 
    This new era of ocean-based solutions is delivering for the American communities who need it most. See the progress here: oceanclimateaction.org/2024report

  • NEW: 60+ environmental orgs and ocean advocacy groups unveiled a report highlighting the Biden Administration’s progress in implementing ocean-based climate solutions.
    See where we stand—and where more work can be achieved! oceanclimateaction.org/2024report #OceanClimateAction