The Joint Initiative produced An agenda for action in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Center for the Future of the Oceans based on the discussions and outcomes from a March 2007 workshop on regional ocean governance. Leaders and experts from emerging and established regional ocean governance initiatives around the country were asked to identify the practical steps needed to strengthen and expand the capacity of regions to work collaboratively toward improved ocean and coastal health. An agenda for action proposes concrete actions for advancing regional ocean governance.