Join MARCO in the Prevent Balloon Litter Campaign

News Last May, the Virginia Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program and its partners Clean Virginia Waterways and Eco Maniac Company launched a new website to convey the impacts of balloon litter, and the steps everyone can take to prevent it. The mission of...

State Ocean Acidification Action Plans

News Many states in the Mid-Atlantic are taking action to better understand the potential threat of ocean acidification to economic and ecological resources. Organizations like the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) – which is co-coordinated by...

MARCO Ocean Data Portal Has Added New Data Layers

News Over 200 interactive maps depicting vessel traffic, Coast Guard study areas and regional marine sanctuaries were recently added to the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal. Take a look at what’s new below. 2018 and 2019 AIS Vessel Data: Portal users can study 2018 and...