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Posted: Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 8:52 AM HST

Pacific island governments form ocean partnership

By Associated Press

HONOLULU (AP) — The governors of Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands have formed a regional ocean partnership. Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said last week they agree to assist the region in identifying coastal and ocean management priorities that require coordination and collaboration among the governments. He says that although separated by thousands of miles, the islands are tied together by one ocean, along with a shared sense of value for the environment and natural resources. Some of the partnership objectives include preservation of historical, cultural and social heritage and promoting regional sustainability. The agreement also seeks to foster cooperation and collaboration on ocean research.