Our Vision
To be a global leader in monitoring and investigating nearshore marine ecosystems to advance science, inform decision-making, and sustain coastal systems.
Our Mission
To build a global network of partner organizations that fosters the next generation of marine scientists who advance our understanding of nearshore marine ecosystems at local, regional, and global scales through standardized, accessible monitoring to inform science-based decision making.
Our Guiding Principles
Advance scientific understanding of how nearshore marine habitats are changing using standardized, user-friendly, low-cost monitoring protocols combined with coordinated projects.
Strengthen capacity across career stages, institutions, and geographies through hands-on training, mentorship, and sustained engagement.
Foster diverse, cross-disciplinary and international partnerships that integrate long-term monitoring and experimental research into science-based decisionmaking.
Increase data usability and impact by committing to open, standardized, and well-curated datasets that translate data into knowledge that supports sciencebased solutions and conservation strategies.
Build an inclusive community of practice that lowers barriers to participation, strengthens long-term monitoring, enhances institutional capacity, and creates meaningful opportunities for collaboration and growth.