The Gulf of Mexico is rapidly transforming due to a confluence of sea level rise, increased frequency of natural disasters and population migration. The next decade will be a critical time for natural resource management as Deepwater Horizon penalty funds are used to implement restoration projects across the region. Natural resource managers need updated, spatially, and temporally relevant data to successfully support ecosystem restoration and conservation. Yet, this necessary co-production of science between researchers and natural resource managers is hampered by time, funding and communication constraints. This session will highlight natural resource management needs in the Gulf of Mexico, case studies of co-produced research, and co-produced decision support tools. We welcome presentations focused on all natural resource management needs, particularly those that address climate change, sea level rise, and the needs of underserved populations.