The Marine Resource Education Program (MREP) is a free workshop series designed by a team of west coast fishermen and industry leaders for fishermen who seek to engage effectively in fisheries management and science. It is facilitated and managed by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, which ensures the program remains neutral and focused on education and empowerment of fishermen across sectors, gear types and vessel size, and geographic regions.
The next West Coast Fisheries Science and Management Workshop will be held:
October 21-25, 2024 | Newport, Oregon
The Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust has been on the MREP Steering Committee since it started on the West Coast in 2016. We've worked with the Steering Committee to design the curriculum, acted as moderators, and encouraged local participation. Since 2018, we’ve provided 8 scholarships ($1,000 each) to support Monterey Bay area fishermen to participate.
Scholarship Application will be posted this summer - check back in July!
If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact us or visit the MREP website.