CMER is a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service and academic institutions.

The program addresses mission-related research problems identified by the agency and facilitates the training of marine scientists.

CMER is striving to help the nation meet the challenges posed by issues of resource management in the marine environment.

Program origin and organization	Background
Approach used in the program	Concept
University partnerships	Programs
Research projects and education	Accomplishments
Where the program is heading	Future
Contacts and Annual Reports	Contacts/Reports
FY 2005 Request For Proposals	RFP Format of the pre-proposal