Northeast Regional Ocean Council
Regional solutions for New England’s coastal and ocean future
NROC Priority
Ocean and Coastal Ecosystem Health
Improving understanding and management of coastal and ocean resources
NROC Priority
Coastal Hazards Resilience
Providing data, tools, and solutions to prepare for coastal storms, erosion, and inundation
NROC Priority
Ocean Planning
Coordinating regional planning for ocean industry, conservation, and recreation
News & Meetings
Downloadable Presentations from the May 15th NROC Meeting
Presentations from the May 15th NROC meeting are now available for downloading on the NROC Meeting Materials page.
Briefing Materials for the NROC Meeting on May 15, 2025
Briefing materials, including the final agenda and virtual access information, are now available for NROC’s meeting on May 15, 2025, from 9am to 3pm, at the Great Bay National Estuarine Research…
Agenda and Registration for NROC Meeting on May 15, 2025
The agenda and registration are available for NROC’s next meeting on May 15, 2025, from 9am to 3pm, at the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Greenland, NH. The…
Projects
Living Shorelines
Advancing implementation of successful living shorelines projects in New England by increasing understanding of regulatory issues, monitoring techniques, and application of living shorelines approaches.
Habitat Classification and Ocean Mapping
Identifying and advancing high-priority areas and innovative approaches for comprehensive seafloor mapping and data synthesis in the Northeast.
Emerging Issues
Working to understand, coordinate, and address, where appropriate, emerging issues of regional concern.
Northeast Ocean Data Portal
Free, user-friendly, expert-reviewed interactive maps and data on the ocean ecosystem, economy, and culture of the northeastern United States.
Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative (RWSC)
A multisectoral initiative to facilitate collaboration, common data standards, and data sharing for offshore wind research.