Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Council (MARCO)

Climate Change Adaptation
Understanding impacts on marine ecosystems, coastal communities and economies.
Marine Habitats
Enhancing management of ocean ecosystems that extend across state borders.
Renewable Energy
Planning for sustainable and compatible wind power in offshore waters.
Water Quality
Advancing regional-scale efforts for healthy, clean ocean waters.

New York • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia

Sustaining the Long-term Health of the Mid-Atlantic's Ocean Resources

Established by the Governors of the five coastal Mid-Atlantic states in 2009, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) is a partnership of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia to enhance the vitality of the region's ocean ecosystem and economy.