Research and community of practice of the Gulf of Mexico large marine ecosystem

The Gulf of Mexico Large Marine Ecosystem (GoM LME) is shared by the United States, Mexico and Cuba and requires collaborative work based on ecosystem science for integrated management scenarios to conserve its natural assets, socioeconomic value and derived benefits to multiple societies, as well as to foster the overall regional economic wealth. The large marine ecosystem approach is grounded in multi-national collaboration and the creation of a strong scientific community of practice. The United States has the most coordinated and directed ocean policies. Mexico's marine research institutions are joined in a consortium that will enhance coordination of activities in Mexico and also with the United States and Cuba. Intersection of these efforts will cross boundaries for an integrated approach to the maintenance of the resiliency of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and its sustainability for all stakeholders.