CERF Communities of Practice (CoPs)

A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a concern, interest, or a passion for something they do, and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly[1]. CERF hosts CoPs on research and management topics that help our community advance the understanding and wise stewardship of coastal and estuarine systems. CoPs provide a forum for information exchange, sustained interaction, content curation, and professional networking. These CoPs are coordinated and moderated by CERF volunteers.

Coming Soon - A New CERF Communities Experience!

We're revamping our existing Communities of Practice (CoPs) into a new CERF Communities program with a new platform and a new suite of communities on a range of personal and professional topics. Want to host a community or learn more? Email CERF Executive Director Susan Park at [email protected].

Current Communities of Practice

• Submersed Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Mapping/Monitoring CoP: A Forum for Sharing Information and Supporting Seagrass Mapping/Monitoring Efforts

Rules and Etiquette 

To ensure the best possible experience for all Community of Practice (CoP) members, we have established some basic guidelines for participation. By joining a CoP, you agree that you have read and will follow the rules and etiquette.