Legislature Establishes Marine Conservation Task Force to Protect the State’s Ocean Resources

New task force will develop recommendations for sustainable marine resource management, combining traditional conservation knowledge with modern science through community consultations.
11 Dec 2025

The State Legislature has passed Resolution [Number] establishing a Marine Conservation Task Force to develop comprehensive recommendations for protecting and sustainably managing the State’s marine resources.

The task force will include representatives from traditional leaders, fishing communities, environmental organizations, government agencies, and youth groups. It is charged with examining current fishing practices, marine habitat conditions, and traditional conservation methods, then recommending policies that balance resource protection with community livelihoods.

“Our ocean has sustained our local people for generations, and we have a responsibility to ensure it continues to provide for future generations,” said [Committee Chair Name], chair of the Resource, Education & Development Committee. “This task force will bring together traditional knowledge and modern science to guide our decisions.”

The task force will conduct community consultations across the State’s municipalities and outer islands over the next six months, with final recommendations expected by [date]. Public input sessions will be announced on the Legislature’s website.

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