Spotlight

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

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.

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.

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

Red Snapper Decision Support Tool

The Gulf Council is considering an amendment that could establish a regional approach for managing recreationally harvested red snapper to improve access and… Continue Reading Red Snapper Decision Support Tool

Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review

This resource summaries findings of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s 2011-2016 review of essential fish habitat (EFH) in the Gulf of… Continue Reading Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review