Sec. 601. Oceans management
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The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the Secretary of Commerce, is authorized to— support programming that promotes fisheries sustainability and marine biodiversity conservation in the Pacific Islands; support the development, adoption, and implementation of regional sustainable fisheries policies, standards, and regulatory frameworks; partner with regional private sector interests in the adoption and implementation of seafood industry fair-labor standards and sustainable fishing practices; provide technical assistance to assist local government and civil society leaders to improve environmental and ocean management; and provide technical assistance and capacity building to improve data collection and management, including through the use of innovative technologies, to support sustainable fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in the region; support the development and implementation of integrated ocean management and marine spatial planning frameworks that incorporate local knowledge and community input, promote ecosystem-based management approaches, and address transboundary marine conservation challenges; support research and monitoring programs to better understand the impacts of climate change on oceans and fisheries in the Pacific Islands and to inform evidence-based management approaches; support regional efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and promote sustainable fisheries practices, including through the development of traceability systems and improved monitoring and enforcement capacity; encourage private sector investment in sustainable fisheries and marine conservation efforts in the Pacific Islands, including through partnerships with local communities and businesses; and promote public awareness and engagement on issues related to sustainable fisheries and ocean management in the Pacific Islands, including through education and outreach programs.