Upcoming Release of Draft Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) is preparing to release the Draft Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan in the coming weeks. 3 Years in the making, the Plan outlines a series of actions on how federal and state agencies, tribes and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council may better collaborate on ocean governance and decision-making to ensure healthy, productive and resilient marine ecosystems and sustainable ocean uses in the Mid-Atlantic. The release will be followed by a public comment period. On July 11
th, the RPB will be hosting a webinar to introduce the Plan to the public. MARCO is helping with public outreach and will be hosting a series of Open Houses in each of the MARCO states to allow the public additional opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Plan.
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Explore Commercial Fishing in the Mid-Atlantic
with New Interactive Maps
Over two dozen maps now available on the Portal present a more detailed picture than ever before of the extent and locations of commercial fishing activities throughout the upper East Coast. With the new "Communities at Sea" and federal Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) map collections, Portal users can identify the ocean places upon which the Mid-Atlantic's commercial fishing communities most depend.
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Regional Workshop Held to Explore Submarine Canyons
Science and Management
 On April 7th, MARCO hosted a workshop for a group of leading scientists and federal agency managers to discuss the state of current science for the deepsea canyons ecosystem and existing management programs that have jurisdiction over current and potential uses related to these canyons.
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MARCO Welcomes Two New Staff Members
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Upcoming Events
The following events may be of interest to the Mid-Atlantic ocean community:
- June How Tuesday: Communities at Sea & Fishing Data - Webinar; June 21, 2016
- AWEA State Energy Forum, Virginia - Harrisonburg, VA; June 22, 2016
- Cape 2 Cape Paddle Crossing - Virginia Beach, VA; June 25, 2016
- Public Hearing on Delaware Aquaculture Sanitation Regulations - Dover, DE; June 27, 2016
- Ocean Frontiers II Film & Panel Discussion - Richmond, VA; June 28, 2016
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Draft Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan - July Events
- Public Webinar - July 11, 2016
- Virginia Open House - Virginia Beach, VA; July 12, 2016
- New Jersey Open House - West Long Branch, NJ; July 14, 2016
- Maryland Open House - Berlin, MD; July 19, 2016
- Delaware Open House - Lewes, DE; July 20, 2016
- New York Open House - Selden, NY; July 27, 2016
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New Resource
The following new resource is 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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