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In general, the American public does not have high ocean literacy, a strong awareness of ocean related issues, or high general environmental awareness. Suck a lack of knowledge and awareness interferes with any attempts at environmental protection, regardless of type.
4.) International Relations
Recent American foreign policy has had the unfortunate effect of alienating and reducing America's global influence. This has made the implementation of ideas perceived to come from American sources at times difficult or impossible. The joint issues of the oceans and Marine Protected Areas are so global that a multilateral approach is almost certainly required, especially for management in waters outside the jurisdictional control of states.
Suggestions:
1.) Streamline the process for establishing new Marine Protected Areas
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