Coral Reef Conservation, Coral Reef Ecology, Coral Reef Management, Marine Ecosystem Management

The report, prepared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in consultation with the Regional Fishery Management Councils, summarizes activities initiated with fiscal year 2009 Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program funding. It also briefly summarizes critical, complementary activities by other NOAA programs to support exploration, research and management of deep-sea coral ecosystems that have taken place since the first Report to Congress was submitted in 2008.