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SeaPlan and the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) have released the results of a cumulative impact study of human activities on marine ecosystems in Massachusetts’ state and federal waters. During the first phase of the project, researchers surveyed 57 regional ecosystem experts to gauge the relative vulnerability of marine ecosystems to current and emerging human stressors, such as fishing, nutrient input, and energy infrastructure. They then combined the results with spatial information on marine ecosystems and human stressors to determine cumulative impacts in Massachusetts waters. The resulting cumulative impacts maps and ecosystem vulnerability matrix yield insight into which ecosystems and areas are most vulnerable and which human uses, alone and in combination, are likely putting the most stress on marine ecosystems. SeaPlan initiated and co-authored this study with NCEAS and the assistance of Stone Environmental Inc. and Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management. For details, including the project summary, technical report and maps, see the SeaPlan website.
The 2010 Massachusetts Recreational Boater Survey gathered spatial and economic data relating to recreational boating trips in Massachusetts coastal and ocean waters during the 2010 boating season. Using an innovative, online mapping tool designed specifically for the survey, boaters were able to plot their actual trips, which were then compiled into comprehensive maps depicting recreational boating patterns and density. Results revealed recreational boating patterns in coastal waters and the economic contribution of this activity to the Massachusetts economy - an estimated $806 million in 2010.SeaPlan is collaborating with teams of researchers, practitioners and stakeholders to further develop tradeoff modeling and visualization tools for use in marine spatial planning and resource management decision making. Using northern Massachusetts Bay as the study area, data and models will be developed to analyze the potential ecosystem service tradeoffs from different management scenarios.

Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Planning

In the Spotlight

  • 1/10/12 - MORIS Updated Enhancements to MA online mapping tool complete
  • MEETING - scheduled for 1/11/12  Northeast Regional Ocean Council, Boston
  • 12/19/11 SeaPlan Webinar  Recreational Use Characterization
  • 12/2/11 SeaPlan Webinar  Northeast Data Portal Update
  • 12/1/11 SeaPlan Webinar  Northeast Data Portal Update
  • 11/29/11 PRESENTATION in Oregon  Moura at Science of Marine Spatial Planning Workshop
  • 11/22/11 SeaPlan Webinar  Recreational Use Characterization
  • MOP is now SeaPlan Massachusetts Ocean Partnership changes name
  • NEWS STORY Coastal conference focuses on shoreline planning
  • 09/22/2011 Northeast Regional Ocean Council Meeting
  • RFP - closed Implementation of Strategic Media Plan
  • 08/02/2011 - MOP BLAST Includes 4th Annual Partners Meeting Summary
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