Marine Ecosystems Division (ST7)

Areas of Emphasis Fisheries Oceanography Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries Management Ocean Observing Systems Advanced Sampling Technology Climate Coastal Ecosystems International Marine Ecosystem Science Habitat science, restoration science, habitat mapping, and science support for EFH Marine mammal science, sea turtle science, salmon science, science support for ESA, MMPA and other species of concern Products & Services COPEPOD: A Global Plankton Database

Functional Statement The F/ST Marine Ecosystems Division is staffed by fisheries biologists, oceanographers, and other environmental specialists who work directly with NOAA Fisheries field scientists, other federal, academic, and private sector collaborators in support of the agency's mission and goals. Within the Office of Science and Technology and NOAA Fisheries Headquarters, the Division serves as the focal point for science issues related to living marine resources biology, ecology, fisheries oceanography, climate, coastal ecosystems, ecosystem science for living marine resource management, and other related disciplines required to fulfill NOAA Fisheries science and management mandates.

• NOAA and NOAA Fisheries strategic plans;
• briefing papers, briefings, testimony and draft bills;
• controlled correspondence;
• research to support the NOAA Matrix Programs and the NOAA Fisheries Chief Scientist; and
• other requests for comment and review the Office may receive from inside and outside NOAA Fisheries.

The Division has liaison responsibility for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center.