It perhaps is even better known for its search and rescue activities. which can alert a farflung organization of ships. planes. and land stations for action on a minutes notice. It is charged with the Nations maritime safety. It opens ice lanes on the Great Lakes. It polices the whaling industry. and enforces the Migratory Bird Act and Sponge Fishing Act. It assists in the enforcement of the quarantine laws. the immigration laws. and laws covering the transportation of dangerous cargoes. It provides aids to navigation. such as buoys and lightships. It inspects safety features of ship construction. transports "floating courts" in Alaska. operates ocean weather stations. conducts oceanographic and other surveys.
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