Map showing the three geographic regions in which the Southeast Deep Coral Initiative (SEDCI) will operate in 2016-2019. This area corresponds to the jurisdiction of three fishery management councils, shown in gray. Areas where deep-sea coral and sponge ecosystems are protected through fishing restrictions are shown in orange.
SEDCI Focus Area
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Map showing the three geographic regions in which the Southeast Deep Coral Initiative (SEDCI) will operate in 2016-2019. This area corresponds to the jurisdiction of three fishery management councils, shown in gray. Areas where deep-sea coral and sponge ecosystems are protected through fishing restrictions are shown in orange.

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