National Artificial Reef Workshop
June 9-10, 2016 Alexandria, Virginia Workshop Objectives Provide an overview of current science and applied experience (lessons learned) regarding the application of artificial reefs as a tool to support or enhance sustainable fisheries.
June 9-10, 2016
Alexandria, Virginia
Workshop Objectives
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Provide an overview of current science and applied experience (lessons learned) regarding the application of artificial reefs as a tool to support or enhance sustainable fisheries.
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Identify and examine key considerations associated with artificial reefs as a potential management tool to support and/or enhance sustainable fisheries.
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Identify management challenges and associated research needs, knowledge gaps and limitations, and strategies for monitoring, using, and managing artificial reefs.
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Discuss the potential roles of federal, state and private sector partnerships in resolving artificial reef challenges and achieving objectives.
Workshop Materials
Workshop Summary (PDF, 32 pages)
Workshop Agenda (PDF, 3 pages)
Participant Workbook (PDF, 31 pages)
Bibliography (PDF, 8 pages)
Presentations
Opening Presentations
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Summary of Pre-Workshop Survey Findings and Themes (PDF, 20 pages) – Rich Wilson
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Background and History of AR in U.S. Waters (PDF, 23 pages) – Bill Gordon for Richard Christian
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Fisheries Management Principles related to AR (PDF, 78 pages) – Steve Bortone
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NOAA EBFM Policy (PDF, 13 pages) – Kirsten Larsen
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Overview of AR Regulatory Framework (PDF, 31 pages) – Keith Mille
Regional Experiences and Lessons Learned
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North and Mid-Atlantic (PDF, 17 pages) – Mark Rousseau
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South Atlantic (PDF, 41 pages) – Bob Martore
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Gulf of Mexico (PDF, 28 pages) – Dale Shively
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Washington (PDF, 9 pages) – Theresa Tsou
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California (PDF, 8 pages) – Eric Wilkins
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Hawai'i (PDF, 7 pages) – Paul Murakawa
Current State and Potential Future Direction of the Science
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Fisheries Mgmt/Reef Function (PDF, 8 pages) – Bill Lindberg
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Planning Artificial Reefs in U.S. Waters (PDF, 6 pages) – Bill Gordon
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Science Informing Artificial Reefing Practices (PDF, 26 pages) – Greg Stunz
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Artificial Reef Socioeconomics (PDF, 28 pages) – Bill Huth
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Artificial Reefs: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (PDF, 35 pages) – Jim Bohnsack