Deep-Sea Ecosystem Conservation Area (DECA; v20191107)

Apr 18, 2022
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Deep-Sea Ecosystem Conservation Area (DECA) for NMFS' Final Rule Implementing Amendment 28 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan.


These data delineate areas of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) deeper than 3,500 m water depth that were not designated as Pacific Coast groundfish essential fish habitat (EFH). Although outside of EFH, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) felt these areas included sensitive deep-water habitats, including deep-sea corals, that warranted protection. The Council recommended that this area be closed to fishing with bottom contacting gears using discretionary authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Bottom contacting gears is a defined term at 50 CFR 660.12.

 
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