Joint Coral AP & SSC Meeting February 2022

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AP and SSC members are encouraged to use a desktop computer or laptop for full participation.

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Monday, February 7, 2022

I. Adoption of Agenda – Dr. Morgan Kilgour

II. Approval of Minutes and Meeting Summary from the September 16, 2019 Meeting – Dr. Morgan Kilgour

III. Scope of Work – Council Staff

IV. Overview of Contract and Roles and Responsibilities of the Coral AP and Coral SSC – Council Staff

V. Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Mesophotic and Deepwater Coral Assessment – CSA

• a. Summary Presentation – Mr. Steve Viada
• b. Document – Mr. Steve Viada
• c. Site Selection and Literature Review of Potential HAPC – CSA
  • i. Background: Literature Review Data Summary
• d. Results of Site Prioritization for Management Purposes: Ecological and Vulnerability Assessment – CSA
  • i. Background: Distance and Coordinates Summary
  • ii. Background: Site Distance and Coordinates Data Sources Summary
  • iii. Background: Data Types by Site
  • iv. Background: Vulnerability Assessment
  • v. NOAA Technical Memorandum: Mapping Bottom-contact Fishing Intensity in the Gulf of Mexico (Clark et al 2018)
• e. Data Visualization Dashboard – CSA
• f. Panel Feedback and Recommendations – Dr. Morgan Kilgour

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

VI. Deepwater Horizon Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Restoration – Upcoming Activities and Products – Ms. Laurie Rounds / Mr. Randy Clark / Mr. Kris Benson / Mr. Charles Menza / Ms. Stacey Harter / Dr. Peter Etnoyer / Mr. George Schmal

• a. Panel Feedback – Dr. Morgan Kilgour

VII. Overview of Coral Reef Conservation Program Outcomes and Products titled: A proposal addressing changes in coral reef habitats and potential management implications to ensure the sustainability of coral reefs and associated fisheries habitats in the Gulf of Mexico – Dr. Zeenatul Basher

• a. Panel Feedback – Dr. Morgan Kilgour

VIII. Public Comment – Dr. Morgan Kilgour

• Instructions on how to join Public Comment

IX. Other Business – Dr. Morgan Kilgour