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I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied...
From "Sea Fever," by John Masefield
Answer the call to help IMCS remain a world-class research,
education, and public service institution, and the focal point for New
Jersey's initiatives in estuarine, coastal, and oceanic development
and conservation.
Your support will help us meet the on-going and future needs of IMCS
and the marine and coastal environment.
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- 1 out of every 6 jobs in the US today is marine related
- Over 50% of the US population lives within 50 miles of the coast
- By 2025, nearly 75% of the US population will live in coastal
areas
- Oceans control the weather
- More than 95% of the nation's commerce depends on ocean shipping
- Oceans provide a critical source of food for much of the world
- In New Jersey, more than $100 billion in annual state revenue is directly
related to goods and services from the coastal ocean environment
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