Open Ocean

Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Open Ocean Restoration Planning

This project will conduct restoration planning for the Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Restoration Type in the Open Ocean Restoration Area. Planning activities may include restoration project screening, developing alternatives, developing project concepts prior to inclusion in a restoration plan, and developing engagement strategies for restoration of mesophotic and deep benthic communities in the Open Ocean Restoration Area.

Fish and Water Column Invertebrates Open Ocean Restoration Planning

This project will conduct restoration planning for fish and water column invertebrates. Activities may include strategic restoration planning, restoration project screening, developing alternatives, developing project concepts prior to inclusion in a restoration plan, and developing engagement strategies for restoration of fish and water column invertebrates in the Open Ocean Restoration Area.