NSF Speakers

Rob Moir, Ph.D. director of the Ocean River Institute and Manager of the Mass Ocean Coalition spoke to members about the urgent need for better, more comprehensive ecosystem-based management of Massachusetts ocean waters, 1.6 million acres.

He noted the various assaults on our ocean including invasive species, nutrient loading, pollutants. On top of these assaults, our oceans are now challenged by unprecedented numbers of offshore development proposals including LNG terminals, sand/gravel mining, “clean energy” (wind, wave and tide). In response to troubled waters and in the interests of clean energy, citizens across the state are calling for comprehensive ecosystem-based management that is inclusive of the best science and local voices.

Rob told us that the Massachusetts Ocean Act will be first in the nation for a state to develop an ocean plan that balances commercial use, personal recreation and protection of underwater ocean habitat and marine life.

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