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The general population must be made and kept informed of ocean issues, in particular those regarding MPAs. One of the most effective way to do that in the united is in the use of mass-market media. These campaigns can be broadly targeted and disseminated in a wide variety of formats, from radio and TV to print advertising.
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Although the global influence of the United States has diminished in recent years, it is still one of the leaders of the international community. The United States is the world's largest contributor of direct financial aid to developing nations and still possess considerable clout. If environmental protection is made a national priority, aid could be contingent on positive steps made by partner country. The United States is capable of and should be willing to provide technical, scientific, and financial assistance to other parties that show an interest in establishing MPAs or in taking other steps towards global sustainability.
At the same time, the United States needs to set a good example for the rest of the world. Increased and better publicized domestic programs to reduce energy consumption and wastefulness will go a long way towards improve the American environmental public image.
China
Background:
-A developing country with long coastline (18,000 km) and large fish demand.
-Freshwater resources rank 6th in the world, but the resources per capita is only one fourth of the world's average due to large population. (Chinese Information Office 1998)
-GDP: $10.17 trillion (2006 est.)
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