(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the International Year of the Reef (2008).
Supports strong programs in environmental and marine research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies to better understand the threats faced by coral reef systems.
Supports the efforts of the International Coral Reef Initiative to promote public awareness and encourage public stewardship of the world's coral reefs.
Encourages further research and development efforts to preserve coral reefs around the world.