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    Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area Research Coordination Network Inaugural Meeting

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    Document Number:
    WG-EMM-2025/31
    Author(s):
    Brooks. C. S. Stammerjohn, G. Ballard, C. Christian, L. Ghigliotti, E. Hofmann, J-H. Kim, M. LaRue, C. Nissen9, A.J. Orona, B. J. Pan, J. Park, S. Parker, N. Walker and J. Weller
    Submitted By:
    Dr Jefferson Hinke (United States of America)
    Approved By:
    Ms Suzanne McGuire (United States of America)
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    WG-EMM-2025 - 5.2 - Research and monitoring plans for CCAMLR MPAs
    Abstract

    To support research and monitoring in the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area (MPA), the Ross Sea Research Coordination Network (RCN) was formally launched at an inaugural meeting in June 2025. The RCN includes three key components: (i) policy engagement, (ii) community partner engagement, and (iii) integrated science comprising three themes: data science and cyberinfrastructure; biophysical modeling; and observations, which includes monitoring and process studies. Here we present the outcomes of the meeting and the work the RCN is planning to coordinate and support the 2027 Ross Sea region MPA review.