by MARCO | Oct 5, 2014 | MARCO Blog, News
Trash in the ocean, also called marine debris, is far more than just an aesthetic problem. Trash that ends up in the ocean, especially plastic, can be a serious survival risk for ocean wildlife. Sea turtles often die from ingesting balloons and plastic bags, dolphins...
by MARCO | Oct 5, 2014 | Home Page News Item, News
CHECK BACK ON THIS PAGE FOR FREQUENT UPDATES On October 24th, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) released a series of draft documents for public comment. The documents include proposals for approaches to conducting a Regional Ocean Assessment...
by MARCO | Sep 12, 2014 | MARCO Blog, News
The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, also dubbed “America’s Ship for Ocean Exploration,” has embarked on a new expedition to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ocean’s submarine canyons and seamounts. From September 4 to October 7, 2014, the ship will explore the largely...
by MARCO | May 6, 2014 | Home Page News Item, News
The MARCO Management Board is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2.1 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to help address the ocean planning needs of the Mid-Atlantic region. These efforts are an essential step forward as MARCO works with tribal...
by MARCO | Apr 28, 2014 | Home Page News Item, News
In light of the increased focus on regional ocean planning in the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as nationally, MARCO is convening a Stakeholder Liaison Committee designed to foster meaningful, and ongoing stakeholder involvement in the regional ocean planning process....
