From www.cnas.org - March 4, 2014 6:48 PM
The U.S. military is a primary user of ocean waters that needs dedicated offshore areas where it can train. But at the same time, the coastal ocean is playing host to a growing number of users, including shipping companies, fishermen, recreational boaters and energy producers. This new report describes how an ocean mapping system could help to ease conflict, while improving military readiness and safeguarding the marine environment.