The EBM Toolbox: New tool can help ocean planners find best locations for wide range of ocean uses: Learn how it is different and what you need to use it

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Apr 3, 2018

Editor's note: The goal of The EBM Toolbox is to promote awareness of tools and methods for facilitating EBM and MSP processes. It is brought to you by the EBM Tools Network (www.ebmtools.org), a voluntary alliance of tool users, developers, and training...

Latest News and Resources for Ocean Planners and Managers

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Apr 3, 2018

Scientists describe a new deep reef marine zone – the rariphotic Ecosystem-based MSP process underway for Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands UNEP launches portal of global and regional marine and coastal data resources New high-resolution, publicly-available...

From the Archives: Getting business on board: Engaging the business community in ocean planning (MEAM Jun-Aug 2015, Issue 8:5)

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Apr 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: From the Archives calls attention to past MEAM articles whose perspectives and insight remain relevant. Maritime industries deliver 90% of international trade, supply 30% of oil and natural gas, and carry 98% of international communications. Yet despite...

The Skimmer: A very quick update on what’s going on in the Arctic Ocean region and why you should care

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Mar 13, 2018

A very quick update on Arctic ecosystems

Trump’s proposed offshore drilling plan: What does it mean for US marine protected areas and regional ocean plans?

by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Mar 13, 2018

Trump's proposed offshore drilling plan: What does it mean for MPAs and MSP?