Implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program, 2008--2009 : Report to Congress

Download or read book Implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program, 2008--2009 : Report to Congress written by Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second biennial Report to Congress and the public on Implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program, established under the authority of Section 408 of the Magnus on-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The report, prepared by NOAA in consultation with the Regional Fishery Management Councils. It also briefly summarizes critical, complimentary activities by other NOAA programs to support exploration, research and management of deep-sea coral ecosystems that have taken place since the first Report to Congress submitted in 2008.