WORK GROUPS & COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS

Ocean Conservation

Ocean Conservation Work Group 2023 Work Plan

The focus points for this work group include:

• Development of a comprehensive understanding of how conservation efforts intersect with changing oceanic conditions such as climate change, shifts in species distribution, and new uses such as aquaculture and wind energy.
• Identification of conservation measures and areas of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean that should be prioritized for conservation through community engagement of diverse sectors.
• Learn more about the status and trends in ocean aquaculture.