The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) is an all-volunteer nonprofit that works to protect local marine wildlife in the New England area through collaborations with the community and with local governments. NECWA combines educational outreach with research and conservation to better understand and manage wildlife and to include the community in its protection. NECWA realizes that our young professionals are our future so we mentor young scientists and community members in the value of: good stewardship of local habitats, rigorous scientific study, and informed public policy.