Take Action: Urge your senators to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty

Urge your senators to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty

The Senate may soon consider whether the United States should sign the Law of the Sea Treaty, which would allow the country to more effectively influence debates on expanding ocean protection. Urge your senators to ratify the Law of the Sea Treaty.

Your Senators

Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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In May 2007 you received a letter from President Bush concerning the Law of the Sea Treaty that read, "Joining [the Law of the Sea] will serve the national security interests of the United States, including the maritime mobility of our armed forces worldwide. It will secure U.S. sovereign rights over extensive marine areas, including the valuable natural resources they contain. Accession will promote U.S. interests in the environmental health of the oceans. And it will give the United States a seat at the table when the rights that are vital to our interests are debated and interpreted."

Almost a year has passed and we are still waiting for the Senate to ratify this important treaty, even though 155 nations have already joined, including every major industrialized nation other than the United States.

A broad range of U.S. constituents support ratifying the Treaty, including the Navy, the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, conservation organizations, academic and research institutions, and even industry interests such as the American Petroleum Institute, American Chemistry Council, International Association of Drilling Contractors, National Oceans Industries Association and National Marine Manufacturers Association. The Senate should not allow a small but vocal opposition to prevent it from moving forward.

The United States must not sit on the sidelines of an ongoing global process while the health of our oceans plus key national security and economic interests are at stake. Please urge Majority Leader Reid to bring consideration of the Law of the Sea Treaty to the Senate floor and then vote Yes to ratify the treaty.

Sincerely,

[Your name]
[Your address]

Sincerely,

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