Ocean Action Plan Focus Shifts to Implementation
With the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan (OAP) finalized in December 2016, efforts have pivoted from the document's development toward its implementation. With the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB), the five MARCO member states have begun advancing a wide-ranging agenda of actions that were identified in the Plan.
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MARCO and MARACOOS Lead Launch of Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network
MARCO and MARACOOS (Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System) jointly launched the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) in the fall of 2016. MACAN will enable a better understanding of the processes associated with estuarine, coastal, and ocean acidification, predict consequences for marine resources, and devise local adaptation strategies that enable communities and industries to better prepare and respond.
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Mid-Atlantic States Identify Wetland Restoration as Key Action for Reducing Climate Risk
MARCO has released a report on the role of Mid-Atlantic coastal wetlands in reducing climate risk. The report examines current practices for identifying and prioritizing wetlands for their ability to reduce climate risk and enhance climate resilience in the states of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
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Explore Thousands of Maps for Birds, Fish & Mammals in the Marine Life Library
One of the largest online collections of marine life maps in the world is now available on the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal. Roughly 3,000 maps showing populations and abundance for individual species of fish, birds and mammals along the East Coast have been added to the Portal's new searchable Marine Life Library.
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Delaware Transition on MARCO Management Board
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MARCO Communications Manager Bids Farewell
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Upcoming Events
The following events may be of interest to the Mid-Atlantic ocean community:
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New Resources
The following new resources are available on the MARCO Portal website:
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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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