The Pacific Marine Analysis and Research Association (PacMARA) is an organization that seeks to develop the use of cross-disciplinary marine science in ecosystem-based decision-making. We take an impartial, non-advocacy approach, to ocean and marine planning, because access to data, good science, and clear results are the heart of sustainable oceans management. Subscribe to our Newsletter
Scientists at National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) and the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management Show that Comprehensive Ocean Planning Can Maximize Profit and Minimize Conflict.
After pushing for a series of marine reserves and protected areas for over a decade, the Oregon State legislature approved Senate Bill 1510, which proposed three new marine reserves. This decision comes at the end of a long and sometimes tumultuous negotiation between fishermen, conservation groups, and coastal communities.
In December 2011, PacMARA held a Train the Trainers course in Edmonton. We are very excited to put the five new trainers to work teaching Marxan around the world!
