PROPOSED HAPCS/MPAS FOR MESOPHOTIC AND DEEPWATER CORAL/SPONGE HABITAT AND ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT IN THE EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO. A PROPOSAL TO THE GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. GOMFMC WEBINAR, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014.

Authors

John K. Reed, Florida Atlantic University
Stephanie Farrington, Florida Atlantic University
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University

Author Type

Faculty

Document Type

Report

Abstract

Project Goals: 1. Map & characterize the benthic habitat, macrobenthic biota, and fish populations within and adjacent to newly designated shelf-edge MPAs and CHAPCs off the SE US. 2. Compare with prior and future surveys to better understand long-term health and status of these important deepwater coral/sponge ecosystems. 3. Provide information to resource managers to inform decisions on protected habitats and managed key species.

Publication Date

2014

Comments

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Technical Report Number 152.

Recommended Citation

Reed, John K.; Farrington, Stephanie; and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, "PROPOSED HAPCS/MPAS FOR MESOPHOTIC AND DEEPWATER CORAL/SPONGE HABITAT AND ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT IN THE EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO. A PROPOSAL TO THE GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. GOMFMC WEBINAR, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014." (2014). Faculty Scholarship. 77.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/faculty_papers/77