A bill to provide for a stronger competitive position for the United States in the understanding and wise use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources by strengthening the National Sea Grant College Program and by initiating a new Strategic Marine Research Program, and for other purposes.

Marine Resources Investment and Economic Competitiveness Act of 1987 - Expands coverage of the National Sea Grant College and Program Act to include Great Lakes resources. (Current law covers ocean and coastal resources.) Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to establish a marine policy fellowship program for the placement of qualified graduate students with the legislative...