Surfrider Foundation, Pacific Marine Conservation Council (PMCC) and Ecotrust have partnered with the Port Orford Ocean Resources Team (POORT) to support their community-based ocean management efforts. POORT is a local non-profit that involves commercial fishermen in management, science, and marketing efforts. On April 7th, staff from Surfrider and PMCC met with members of the fishing fleet to solicit input on ongoing work in Port Orford and help identify a viable structure for POORT's Advisory Council. In the coming months, Surfrider has plans to expand water quality testing in the area and co-sponsor a marine science forum in the community