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Click Here About MARCO MARCO is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean, formed in 2009 by a governors’ agreement among New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. MARCO Partnership Opportunities MARCO’s 2022 – 2024 Work Plan Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal The Portal is an ocean planning resource center featuring the Marine Planner, an interactive mapping tool. Check out the latest Portal News & Updates! Mid-Atlantic Committee on the Ocean MACO is a committee established by MARCO to foster collaboration among states, federal agencies, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and federally recognized tribes, and to engage stakeholders. MACO Updates Upcoming MARCO Events & Webinars CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER! Dates: May 13-14, 2024 Field Trip: May 15, 2024 Location: The Virden Retreat Center in Lewes, DE Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum Purpose: The Forum is the region’s premier annual event dedicated to ocean planning, gathering ocean professionals and stakeholders representing federal and state agencies, Tribal entities, marine industries, nonprofit research and advocacy organizations, and the public. POSTPONED – Check this page soon for update A new date will be announced soon for this webinar with Dr. Raymond Najjar (Pennsylvania State University). It will provide an overview of the Chesapeake Carbon and Alkalinity Study, which is focused on improving understanding of the role that macrobiota play in estuarine carbon and alkalinity dynamics. Recent MARCO Events & Webinars Watch: Coastal and Ocean Acidification Data Webinar The March 19 edition of the MARCO Portal’s How Tuesday” webinar series provided a tour of the site’s recently expanded coastal and ocean acidification monitoring sites maps and an overview of acidification in the Mid-Atlantic. MARCO Webinar: A dive into Sea Turtle Research Planning in Support of Impact Assessment for US Atlantic Offshore Wind WATCH WEBINAR The MARCO Ocean Conservation Work Group hosted a webinar with a featured presentation by Dr. Susan Barco highlighting recommendations from the Sea Turtle Chapter of the Regional Wildlife Science Entity Science Plan . MARCO 2022 Annual Report Published We are excited to share a few of the things we are proud of in this report, from the fourth annual Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum hosted in May, to the official formation of an Ocean Conservation Work Group, and the significant strides we’ve made in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility (DEIJA). MARCO 2022 Annual Report Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Accessibility MACO is committed to listening and incorporating information from the widest possible set of stakeholders to better understand and address injustices and inequities. MACO will ensure its work reflects a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Accessibility (DEIJA), as well as addresses the needs of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and industries. Climate Change Adaptation Marine Habitats Renewable Energy Water Quality Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean, a partnership of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia to enhance the vitality of the region’s ocean ecosystem and economy. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: info@midatlanticocean.org ABOUT MARCO Overview Management Board Staff Opportunities to Participate Resources Contact Us SHARED REGIONAL PRIORITIES Climate Change Adaptation Marine Habitats Renewable Energy Water Quality OCEAN PLANNING About Ocean Planning Mid-Atlantic Committee on the Ocean Work Groups & Collaborative Efforts Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum DATA PORTAL About the Portal Latest Updates NEWS & EVENTS News Event Calendar Newsletter...