Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS)

"[P]rovides an overview of NOAA deep coral communities related activities, with the purpose of supplying a tool for identifying connections and potential collaborations among programs. It contains profiles for 18 program offices, science centers, and sanctuaries that include information on recent and upcoming deep coral community activities (FY2003-2006)." Each program's profile presents: Contact information; Research information; Region(s) of interest; Major research interest(s); Recent deep sea coral research projects (FY2003-2004); Upcoming deep sea coral research projects (FY2005-2006); Long-term research plans; Major equipment and facilities; NOAA partners; External partners; and, References.