• Planning for New York’s Next Ocean Action Plan

    Please join us for a Side Meeting on June 8th at the 2026 State of the Science in Stony Brook, NY. This meeting is open to the public and for anyone who is interested in providing feedback on New York's next Ocean Action Plan. You do not have to be registered for the conference to attend. In order to maximize attendance, the Side Meeting will be broken up into 3, 2 hour repetitive sessions, so you only need to attend 1 to participate. Exact times and location will be provided at a later date. A link to the State of the Science website can be found below and note the conference is free for NY state employees.

  • State of the Science 2026

    New York’s ocean and estuarine ecosystems are dynamic and interconnected but also face a range of systemic environmental and developmental pressures. The New York State Ocean Action Plan is a 10-year plan, spanning from 2017 – 2027, developed with extensive input from a variety of ocean user and interest groups so that the State’s management decisions for offshore habitats are informed by the best available science. As we approach the conclusion of the first planning cycle, it is essential to assess progress to date and begin identifying future actions and priorities to inform the next 10-year planning horizon. The session will specifically explore the State’s offshore planning efforts including the effect of changing energy policies, emerging fields including deep sea mining and carbon capture, as well as how to best leverage regional data and monitoring efforts. Participants in this side meeting will be part of an informative and engaging session to chart a path forward that upholds shared priorities of ensuring ecological health, promoting sustainable growth, increasing resilience, and empowering public stewardship of our shared ocean and coastal resources. 

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