MARCO Presents Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Products
On Jan 29
th, MARCO hosted a public forum in Dewey Beach, Delaware to release an ambitious and wide-ranging set of information on the vast natural resources and economically-important uses of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean, which contribute to the health and vibrancy of the region's coastal communities. Leading ocean scientists and data managers received funding from MARCO to develop these analytical data products, including a
Regional Ocean Assessment and data on marine wildlife and human uses in the Mid-Atlantic. The data will be considered by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) as they develop an Ocean Action Plan this year.
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Regional Ocean Assessment Now Online
 The Regional Ocean Assessment (ROA), an interactive report summarizing the region's ocean ecosystem and the many ways people interact with the Mid-Atlantic Ocean, is now available online at roa.midatlanticocean.org. In addition, information from the Marine Life Data and Analysis Team (MDAT) and Human Use Data Synthesis (HUDS) projects will soon be incorporated onto MARCO's Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal as new map layers.
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New Grant helps advance MARCO's Climate Change Adaptation Priority Area
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Next Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Planning Meeting to be held in Baltimore, Maryland
 The next milestone in the Mid-Atlantic's regional ocean planning process will take place in Baltimore, Maryland from March 22 to the 24
th. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) invites all interested stakeholders to register and attend this in-person public meeting. During the meeting, the MidA RPB will discuss draft components of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan (OAP) and next steps, including release of the draft OAP for public comment this summer.
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Fond Farewell to MARCO Assistant Director Michelle Lennox
MARCO Assistant Director Michelle Lennox has recently accepted and begun work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as an Endangered Species Biologist.
Michelle has been with MARCO for four years, serving as its first staff member and was instrumental in advancing MARCO's growth and reputation. The MARCO team wishes her a fond farewell and the best of success in her new endeavor.
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New Studies Highlight Offshore Marine Wildlife, Economics
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Job Opportunity
MARCO
is seeking a part-time Administrative and Financial Assistant to support our small professional office. The successful candidate will exhibit the organizational and communication skills required to support MARCO and enable it to deliver products and services of value to the five member Mid-Atlantic States - New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
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Upcoming Events
The following events may be of interest to the Mid-Atlantic ocean community:
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Scientific and Statistical Committee - Baltimore, MD; March 15-16, 2016
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Ecosystem and Ocean Planning Advisory Panel - Linthicum Heights, MD; March 17, 2016
- Opening the Gates on Geospatial Information used in Regional and Marine Planning by New York's Office of Planning and Development - NOAA Webinar; March 17, 2016
- MidA RPB Regional Ocean Planning Meeting & Workshop - Baltimore, MD; March 22-24, 2016
- Coastal Erosion and Shoreline Conservation Practices in Maryland - Walking that Fine Line between Shoreline Protection and Habitat Enhancement - NOAA Webinar; March 22, 2016
- MARCO Portal Webinar: Marine Life Data and Analysis Team (MDAT) Project - April 5, 2016
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting - Montauk, New York; April 12-14, 2016
- Mid-Atlantic Waterways Conference - Norfolk, Virginia; April 12-13
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New Resources
The following new resources are available on the MARCO and MARCO Portal websites:
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ABOUT MARCO
Established in 2009 by the Governors of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, MARCO provides a forum for our coastal Mid-Atlantic states to collaborate on shared regional priorities related to marine habitats, renewable offshore energy, climate change adaptation, and ocean water quality. MARCO initiated and oversees the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal to assist the region with ocean planning efforts. For more information about MARCO, visit our website, MidAtlanticOcean.org.
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