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

Orange Sea Fans of the Deep

Orange sea fans (Swiftia exserta) or red polyp octocoral are a type of gorgonians that belong to the group of non-photosynthetic cnidarian species. These… Continue Reading Orange Sea Fans of the Deep

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Life History and Climate Change Impact to ESA-listed Corals

Life 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

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A closer look at the Ivory Tree Coral

A closer look at the Ivory Tree Coral

The ivory tree coral (Oculina varicosa) can be found in shallow and deep waters. In shallow waters, it is often patchily distributed on… Continue Reading A closer look at the Ivory Tree Coral

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Lophelia pertusa: A Closer Look

Lophelia pertusa: A Closer Look

Lophelia pertusa is a prominent deep-sea coral in the Gulf of Mexico and one that plays a significant role in the designation of Habitat… Continue Reading Lophelia pertusa: A Closer Look

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Coral HAPC Explorer

Coral 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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Latest Articles

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    Spawning, aggregations and connectivity in the Gulf
    Aug 18, 2022
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    May 12, 2022

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