Monitoring Protocol

The primary guidance document for the MIMIC program is Monitoring for Marine Invasive Species: Guidance and Protocols for Volunteer Monitoring Groups. It includes information on site selection, monitoring protocols, safety, and identification resources. Select a link below to download.

• MIMIC Guidance
  • Online Version (PDF, 2.3 MB)
  • Printer Friendly Version (PDF, 2.9 MB)
  
  
• MIMIC Datasheet (Excel, 35 KB)

CZM trains interested groups to use the monitoring protocol, and helps coordinate the groups as part of the Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC).

Please contact us if your group is interested in learning more about how to join the effort!

Other AIS monitoring resources include:

• Species Identification - Download ID cards for existing and potential invaders!

• Reporting - When there is something strange ... who needs to know?

• Data and Information Sharing (MITIS) - View the website that tracks and provides information on AIS.