Research and Monitoring Understand and predict changes to marine ecosystems and their subsystems affecting living marine resources, fisheries, habitats, ecosystem condition, productivity, aquaculture, and the generation of net National benefits. Scientific Advice Develop and provide the scientific foundation for management programs that has an ecosystem-based framework Enhance society's capability to respond to changing ecosystem conditions and to manage risk by developing science-based decision tools. Education and Outreach Engage and interact with individuals, partners, schools, communities, and industries to facilitate information flow, to assure coordination and cooperation, and to provide technical assistance in the management of living marine resources and their habitats.