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After Successful Fall Meeting, the Northeast Regional Ocean Plan Enters the Final Stretch

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After Successful Fall Meeting, the Northeast Regional Ocean Plan Enters the Final Stretch

1st December

The North Atlantic is renowned for its incredible beauty, access to iconic keystone species, and rich maritime history. But today, New England’s coasts and ocean are busier than ever, with more stakeholders and a more diverse complexity of interests than ever before.… Read the rest

Richard Delaney: ‘Research in action’ helps drive ocean management

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Richard Delaney: ‘Research in action’ helps drive ocean management

27th October

Rich Delaney knows that in order to protect coastal environments, marine mammals, and ecosystems, you must first understand them: What are the unique needs of these places and the animals that depend on them, and what is the best way to protect them?… Read the rest

First “Ecosystems-Based Management” Working Group Meeting Takes Birds-eye Approach

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First “Ecosystems-Based Management” Working Group Meeting Takes Birds-eye Approach

14th October

Since its creation in 2012, the Northeast Regional Planning Body (RPB) has led the nation in regional ocean planning, with New England’s draft ocean plan due out March 2016.… Read the rest

Mary Horrigan at New England Science and Sailing: Providing opportunities to create a connection with the ocean

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24th August

Mary Horrigan, program director at New England Science and Sailing, gave us a tour of the facility, which provides year-round programming for children, youth, and adults to promote ocean literacy

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    Northeast Ocean Plan Receives Official Stamp of Approval
    Northeast Ocean Plan Receives Official Stamp of Approval
    Today marks New England’s most anticipated, and undoubtedly most catalytic milestone in ocean planning: the National Ocean Council has approved the Northeast Ocean Plan,...
    History Made as the Northeast Ocean Plan is Submitted for Official Review
    History Made as the Northeast Ocean Plan is Submitted for Official Review
    Yesterday, the Northeast Regional Planning Body submitted the final version of the Northeast Ocean Plan to the National Ocean Council for official review! New...
    Faces of Ocean Planning: Cape Cod’s Self-Reliance
    Faces of Ocean Planning: Cape Cod’s Self-Reliance
    The nonprofit’s renewable energy goals are likely to be bolstered by the implementation of the Northeast Regional Ocean Plan. For more than 35 years, Self-Reliance...