OCEAN USES

From fishing and navigation to recreation and national security operations, the ways that people use the Mid-Atlantic ocean are many, and increasing. Regional ocean planning seeks to enhance compatibility, improve regulatory predictability, and support economic growth of existing and emerging uses.

CHARACTERIZING MID-ATLANTIC OCEAN USES

Overview of Ocean Uses

Overview of the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Economy

STATUS, TRENDS, AND LINKAGES

Tribal Uses

Commercial and Recreational Fishing

Critical Undersea Infrastructure

Maritime Commerce and Navigation

National Security and Military Uses

Non-consumptive Recreation

Ocean Aquaculture

Ocean Energy

Offshore Sand Management

Scientific Research