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A strategy for a healthy Gulf of Mexico : resilience through ecosystem restoration

2015

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Corporate Authors:

United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, ; Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.)
NOAA Program & Office:

CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System) ; DWH (Deepwater Horizon)
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"The Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) is vital to our Nation and our economy, providing valuable energy resources, abundant seafood, extraordinary beaches and recreational activities, and a rich cultural heritage. Even before the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill of 2010, the health and function of the Gulf ecosystems and economies have suffered from decades of significant human and natural stressors. The Gulf has experienced chronic loss of critical wetland habitats, erosion of barrier islands, imperiled fisheries, water quality degradation, impacts from invasive species, and substantial coastal land loss due to natural forces, the alteration of hydrology, and impacts from other human activities. In addition, the Gulf Coast region has endured repeated natural catastrophes, including major hurricanes such as Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a responsibility, driven by the agency's stewardship mandates, to help ensure the nation, including the Gulf, has a strong foundation of resilient ecosystems that sustain thriving marine and coastal resources, communities, and economies"--Page 1.
Keywords:

BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion And Oil Spill, 2010 Coastal Zone Management Coral Reef Conservation Marine Ecosystem Management Marine Resources Conservation Restoration Ecology BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion And Oil Spill, 2010 Coastal Zone Management Coral Reef Conservation Marine Ecosystem Management Marine Resources Conservation Restoration Ecology
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Professional Paper
Place as Subject:

Mexico, Gulf of
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Public Domain
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Library
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urn:sha256:dffda8ca08c0cbc55d91cda2f5a32c8940bc5e45b83a82d420fcd6cfab8690a5
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