Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Open Ocean Restoration Planning
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$125,805
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Other
Project Actions
Planning
Targeted Resources
Benthic Zone/Sea Floor
Project Description
This project will conduct restoration planning for the Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Restoration Type in the Open Ocean Restoration Area. Planning activities may include restoration project screening, developing alternatives, developing project concepts prior to inclusion in a restoration plan, and developing engagement strategies for restoration of mesophotic and deep benthic communities in the Open Ocean Restoration Area.
Contact
Laurie Rounds(850) 378-1263
laurie.rounds@noaa.gov
Project Website
None
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