“Our first national park was named not after a mountain or forest but for a mighty river: Yellowstone,” Bush writes in an Op-Ed in The Wall Street Journal. “For centuries the world's waters have connected us. Explorers, traders, scientists and fishermen have traveled our oceans and rivers in search of new resources and a greater understanding of the world. This Wednesday, as we mark World Oceans Day, we must intensify our efforts to better understand, manage and conserve our waters and marine habitats if they are to remain a vibrant source of life for future generations.”
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