Sullivan Chairs Hearing on The Blue Economy: Advancing American Fisheries, Maritime Strength, and Coastal Economies
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) yesterday chaired a Senate Commerce Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee hearing on “The Blue Economy: Advancing American Fisheries, Maritime Strength, and Coastal Economies.” The hearing featured testimony from four expert witnesses, three of whom are Alaskan: Tommy Sheridan, director of the Alaska Blue Economy Center at the […]
The Blue Economy: Advancing American Fisheries, Maritime Industry, and Coastal Economies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, will convene a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., to examine opportunities and challenges facing the growth of the blue economy, including the role of federal investments, public-private partnership, and coastal communities. The blue economy spans industries such as seafood and mariculture, tourism, shipping, and ocean technology, all of which contribute significantly to U.S. economic competitiveness, job creation and national security. This hearing will also highlight the Trump administration’s priorities within this […]