Expertise
1. Marine resource protection
Regulatory development
Permit system for human activities
Collaborative Planning and Partnerships
Zoning
Enforcement and surveillance
Maritime heritage
2. Marine resource management
Management Plan Development
Management of Fishing
Management of Recreational Fishing
Management of tourism
Implementation of adaptive management measures
3. Research and monitoring
Site Characterization - biological data
Site Characterization - socioeconomic data
Monitoring
Carrying out a needs assessment to determine research/monitoring priorities
Assessment of the economic value of an MPA
Research
4. Education and outreach
Education
Outreach
5. Administration and operations
Budget planning for program or project development
Identification of outside funding sources and fundraising
Sustainable Financing
6. Technical skills and knowledge
Geospatial Skills
Data Management (database, website)
