ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will be co-chairwoman of a new bipartisan caucus focused on oceans.
The Senate Oceans Caucus will meet for the first time Tuesday, when other leaders will be chosen.
Murkowski says the mission will be a platform for conversations about the nation’s coastal bays, estuaries, and deep seas.
The Alaska Republican says the caucus will educate members with briefings on ocean research and policy.
Democrats on the committee are Mark Begich of Alaska, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Barbara Boxer of California, Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray of Washington, Ben Cardin of Maryland, Tom Carper and Chris Coons of Delaware, Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Ron Wyden of Oregon.
Republican members include Scott Brown of Massachusetts and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
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