Identifier: https://www.webapps.nwfsc.noaa.gov/server7/rest/services/FRAM/EFH_GF_Amd28_FinalRule/MapServer/2

title: EFH_GF_Amd28_FinalRule/Deep-sea Ecosystem Cons. Area

Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>These data delineate areas of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) deeper than 3,500 m water depth that were not designated as Pacific Coast groundfish essential fish habitat (EFH). Although outside of EFH, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) felt these areas included sensitive deep-water habitats, including deep-sea corals, that warranted protection. The Council recommended that this area be closed to fishing with bottom contacting gears using discretionary authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Bottom contacting gears is a defined term at 50 CFR 660.12. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>

Abstract: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>These data delineate areas of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) deeper than 3,500 m water depth that were not designated as Pacific Coast groundfish essential fish habitat (EFH). Although outside of EFH, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) felt these areas included sensitive deep-water habitats, including deep-sea corals, that warranted protection. The Council recommended that this area be closed to fishing with bottom contacting gears using discretionary authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Bottom contacting gears is a defined term at 50 CFR 660.12. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>

References: https://www.webapps.nwfsc.noaa.gov/server7/rest/services/FRAM/EFH_GF_Amd28_FinalRule/MapServer/2

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EFH_GF_Amd28_FinalRule/Deep-sea Ecosystem Cons. Area

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