"On April 22-23, 2014, scientists and resource managers met in Honolulu to identify critical information needs for deep-sea coral and sponge ecosystems in the Pacific Islands Region. The goal of the workshop was to develop a 3-year exploration and research priorities plan. Workshop participants represented a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from the Federal Government, the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (WPFMC), and academia (see Appendix A for a list of participants)"--Background.

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