Northeast Maritime Institute and a group of leading experts in the maritime and oceans-related fields created the Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE°) to tackle some of the ocean’s “wicked problems.” A culmination of years of research and conversations leaders in the oceans fields, COPE° is a facilitator for cogent maritime and ocean policy and economic development project initiatives linking academic, non-governmental, governmental, and corporate partners to create impactful solutions.

As a safe and transparent digital platform that promotes collaboration between a diverse group of individuals and organizations, COPE° invites participation by those interested in working to find solutions to different maritime and ocean related problems. To learn more about getting involved, please visit our About page via the button below.