A history of delivering strategic, science-driven solutions that help coastal communities and ecosystems thrive.

Below is a selection of representative projects that illustrate our impact over the years with a range of organizations in the fields of marine aquaculture, offshore energy, habitat restoration, and science-policy integration.

Featured Projects

  • Spatial modeling guides offshore wind lease siting in the Gulf of Maine. Work conducted in partnership between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science.

    Final Report

  • Impact investment report catalyzes private investment into sustainable marine aquaculture production systems. Work conducted in partnership between The Nature Conservancy and Encourage Capital.

    Report

  • Peer-reviewed spatial decision support tools guide large-scale oyster restoration projects in Chesapeake Bay. Work conducted in partnership between the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and US Army Corps of Engineers.

    Peer-Reviewed Publication

  • National guidance for development of science synthesis tools and products to inform aquaculture management. Developed in partnership with NOAA Fisheries.

    Technical Memorandum

  • Peer-reviewed synthesis science quantifies the habitat value of shellfish and seaweed aquaculture. Work conducted in partnership between The Nature Conservancy and domestic and international academic collaborators.

    Peer-Reviewed Publication

  • Supporting development of regional guidance for sustainable tropical seaweed aquaculture, including projects in Tanzania and Indonesia. Work conducted with The Nature Conservancy and various national and local partners.

    Guidance Manual

  • Web-based decision support tools inform large-scale oyster reef restoration efforts in North Carolina. Work conducted in partnership between The Nature Conservancy and North Carolina State University.

    TNC Coverage