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South Atlantic Coral and Coral Reefs Fishery Management Plan

South Atlantic

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The Coral, Coral Reef, and Live/Hardbottom Habitat Fishery Management Plan (Coral FMP) optimizes the benefits generated from the South Atlantic's coral resource while conserving the coral and coral reefs. 

To reach Sustainable Fisheries staff, please call 727-824-5305.

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Actions

Under Development Implemented Actions

Coral Amendment 11/Shrimp Amendment 12: Establish a Shrimp Fishery Access Area

Coral Amendment 11/Shrimp Amendment 12: Establish a Shrimp Fishery Access Area
Information Gathering,
South Atlantic
Issued
04/28/2026

Amendment 10: Establish a Shrimp Fishery Access Area

Establish a Shrimp Fishery Access Area Along the Northern Extension of the Oculina Bank HAPC
Notice,
South Atlantic
Published
04/29/2022

Coral Amendment 8: Oculina Bank

This amendment extended protections for deepwater coral ecosystems by expanding the boundaries of the Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern, the Stetson-Miami Terrace Coral Habitat Area of Particular Concern, and the Cape Lookout Coral Habitat A
Final Rule
Issued
08/17/2015

South Atlantic Coral and Coral Reefs Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1984-2015)

The list below contains information about amendments and rule-making that were effective during 2015 and earlier.
Final Rule,
South Atlantic
Issued
08/17/2015

Last updated by Southeast Regional Office on 09/13/2023