Ocean climate action policy in the U.S. is advancing in many areas at a promising pace. With a committed Administration, a tireless network of ocean and coastal advocates, and critical ocean climate leadership in Congress, our country is now moving forward on solutions that can support climate-resilient ocean ecosystems and communities, both human and wild.

This progress report, released the week of World Ocean Day, celebrates the Biden Administration’s progress in implementing ocean-based climate solutions to date and highlights priority actions to further that progress. The report outlines 10 key areas with urgent actions to protect the ocean, support climate-resilient communities, and advance U.S. leadership on ocean solutions to the climate crisis.