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Discover variety of resources this portal have that were designed to enhance your understanding of corals, habitats and related species.

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Lionfish Invasion

The spread of lionfish has been fast, and now they are threatening fishery resources and the health of corals in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Coral Amendment 9

The rule establishes 13 new habitat areas of particular concern with fishing regulations, designates 8 new areas without fishing regulations, and modifies the regulations in 3 existing areas.

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ESA Coral Explorer

The gulf council managed a comprehensive database of ESA threatened coral locations in the Gulf of Mexico. Explore the ESA Coral explorer database.


Featured Posts

Final Rule Implementing Coral Amendment 9 in Gulf of Mexico
Causes of Coral Reef Decline
Threatened Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
Life History and Climate Change Impact to ESA-listed Corals
Coral HAPC Explorer
From the Blog
Deep Sea Soft Corals

Deep Sea Soft Corals

Deep-sea soft corals (Callogorgia spp.) are abundant foundation species (species which built main reef structure), often occurring as extensive fields of colonies in the… Continue Reading Deep Sea Soft Corals

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Deep Sea Black Corals

The deep-water environment found off the west coast of Florida proved to be a good habitat for diverse deep-water coral communities. Black corals… Continue Reading Deep Sea Black Corals

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Endangered Corals from the Gulf of Mexico

Gulf council produced a set of pamphlets which highlights basic information about Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed corals from the Gulf of Mexico.… Continue Reading Endangered Corals from the Gulf of Mexico

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ESA Coral Explorer

In September 2014, NOAA Fisheries published a federal register notice that listed seven coral species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The… Continue Reading ESA Coral Explorer

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Deep-water Coral in the Gulf of Mexico

Deep-water corals are some of the strangest habitats on earth. These corals live at depths of 1000 feet or more where sunlight doesn’t… Continue Reading Deep-water Coral in the Gulf of Mexico

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