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U.S. Navy conducts routine transit of Taiwan Strait
The U.S. Navy sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait as part of its commitment to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.
U.S. defends the world’s access to oil through Strait of Hormuz
The United States and regional allies are committed to keeping the sea lanes open in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important international straits.
Teamwork, technology fight illegal fishing
The United States is working with partners to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing around the world. Here's how.
‘Shipriders’ partner with U.S. to secure Pacific waters
Through 'shiprider' agreements, Pacific island nations can combat illegal fishing, drug smuggling and human trafficking with help from U.S. ships.
U.S. Coast Guard shares maritime treasure in Caribbean
The tall-sail ship Eagle serves a dual purpose for the U.S. Coast Guard, training its recruits in traditional sailing skills and representing the U.S. as a floating ambassador.
Reviving Philippine fishing communities through science
A U.S.-backed project helped improve fishing hatcheries in the Philippines. People now have livelihoods due to the project and others will have access to the research.
Who’s in charge here?
Modern maritime law grew out of a big question: How much should a state control beyond its coasts? States control a narrow band of territorial waters; international waters belong to no one.
Nations band together to conserve fish in central Arctic Ocean
A 16-year moratorium on commercial fishing in the central Arctic Ocean is one tool to protect the Arctic and its resources.
For Earth Day 2018, download this free poster
Marine animals around the world are threatened by plastic trash overwhelming our oceans. Download this free Earth Day poster and spread the word!