Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)

SEFSC is responsible for monitoring and research support for coral reef ecosystems in Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. Caribbean. These responsibilities include habitat mapping and characterization, coral reef fish and fisheries monitoring, research, and stock assessment, as well as monitoring and research on ESA candidate species, including corals and fishes. The SEFSC also conducts research on evaluation of protected areas, coral reef restoration, the impacts of fishing on coral habitats, coral ecology and disease, and socioeconomics. In addition, the SEFSC provides scientific support for coral reef fishery management plans.

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