NOAA Sea Grant Fisheries Extension and NOAA Fisheries: Adversaries, Competitors, Partners?

NOAA Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries. We have similarities in our mission statements: To enhance the sustainable use and conservation… stewardship of marine resources….. But working together doesn’t always come easy. Why? Perhaps we need to take a closer look at who we are – our missions, culture, and chain of command. When do joint projects work? When don’t they? And most importantly, how do we design our projects so that each organization can put its best foot forward and add value to accomplish our common goals. Wouldn’t it be great if the NE Region could set the standard for the rest of the country in figuring this out?