SHARED REGIONAL PRIORITIES
Coastal Communities and Economies
MARCO helps build an understanding of the coastal communities and economies in the region, and the potential impacts of ocean and coastal changes.
Overview
The Mid-Atlantic ocean provides commercially, recreationally, and ecologically important resources that support the region’s coastal economies and communities. Coastal states in the region are seeking to understand how observed changes in the ocean’s environment and industries impact the region’s coastal and ocean communities and economies, so they can better adapt.
Projects
Mapping trends in ocean species shifts (fish, avian, marine mammals) based on changes in biological, chemical, and physical conditions: By collecting and disseminating data on our Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal, MARCO is working to present understandable material for public use in the Mid-Atlantic and is also coordinating with partners to ensure that the latest research and information are available.
MARCO MyCoast: MARCO is building a regional MyCoast page that will help characterize recreational activity in the region through voluntary community science reporting.
Work Groups
MARCO enables collaboration between governmental agencies, Tribal nations and many other interested stakeholders through topic-specific work groups, voluntary intergovernmental committees, and data sharing. The following efforts are doing work in support of this priority: