Southwest Fisheries Science Center Strategic Science Planning
March 01, 2020
The Southwest Fisheries Science Center engages in strategic planning to outline short- and long-term efforts to support NOAA Fisheries' science mission.
Southwest Fisheries Science Center strategic planning
The Southwest Fisheries Science Center undergoes strategic planning shaped by the
many thoughts and ideas shared by staff and federal stakeholders. Our strategic planning builds on our strengths and also characterizes investments in long-term and new areas of research.
Fisheries Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
The West Coast Regional Implementation Plan, as part of five regional plans, discusses how we intend to integrate our goals and priorities for ecosystem-based fisheries management research, management, and conservation over the course of five years. The plan is outlined to include six guiding principles with suggested actions for each in order to support the resilience and stability of the ecosystem.
West Coast Regional Implementation Plan for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (PDF, 27 pages)
Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management plans
Western Regional Action Plan for the NOAA Fisheries Climate Science Strategy
The Western Regional Action Plan outlines efforts underway to increase the production, delivery, and use of the climate-related information required to fulfill our mission. As part of the NOAA Fisheries Climate Science Strategy, which includes five regional plans, this plan conforms to a nationally consistent framework that guides efforts by NOAA Fisheries and partners to address the agency’s climate-related information needs. It identifies strengths, weaknesses, priorities, and actions to implement the climate science strategy on the U.S. West Coast over the next 3-5 years.
Western Regional Action Plan for the NOAA Fisheries Climate Science Strategy