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Final Rule Implementing Coral Amendment 9 in Gulf of Mexico
NOAA Fisheries announces the final rule implementing Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coral and Coral Reef Resources in Gulf of… Continue Reading Final Rule Implementing Coral Amendment 9 in Gulf of Mexico
Read MoreCauses of Coral Reef Decline
While corals have been resilient to changing oceans throughout time, oceans are changing at an unprecedented rate. Slow-growing corals may not be able… Continue Reading Causes of Coral Reef Decline
Read MoreThreatened Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
Understanding what corals need to survive is crucial to protect and conserve them, particularly in this time of changing climate. Improved knowledge of… Continue Reading Threatened Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
Read MoreLife History and Climate Change Impact to ESA-listed Corals
In September 2014, NOAA Fisheries published a federal register notice that listed seven coral species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Understanding… Continue Reading Life History and Climate Change Impact to ESA-listed Corals
Read MoreCoral HAPC Explorer
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is considering changes to current Habitat Area of Particular Concern (HAPC) designation based on new information… Continue Reading Coral HAPC Explorer
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