A characterization of the deep-sea coral and sponge community along the California, Oregon, and Washington coasts using a remotely operated vehicle on the …
Abstract NOAA's Deep-Sea Coral Research Technology Program (DSCRTP) began a 4-
year funding initiative for the US West Coast in 2018. The goals of the West Coast Deep-Sea
Coral Initiative were to: 1) gather baseline information on DSCS in areas subject to fishing
regulation changes prior to the implementation of Amendment 28; 2) improve our
understanding of known DSCS bycatch" hot spots"; and 3) explore and assess DSCS
resources within NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries with emphasis on areas of sanctuary …
year funding initiative for the US West Coast in 2018. The goals of the West Coast Deep-Sea
Coral Initiative were to: 1) gather baseline information on DSCS in areas subject to fishing
regulation changes prior to the implementation of Amendment 28; 2) improve our
understanding of known DSCS bycatch" hot spots"; and 3) explore and assess DSCS
resources within NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries with emphasis on areas of sanctuary …