§ 1884. Deep sea coral research and technology program

to identify existing research on, and known locations of, deep sea corals and submit such information to the appropriate Councils;

to locate and map locations of deep sea corals and submit such information to the Councils;

to monitor activity in locations where deep sea corals are known or likely to occur, based on best scientific information available, including through underwater or remote sensing technologies and submit such information to the appropriate Councils;

to conduct research, including cooperative research with fishing industry participants, on deep sea corals and related species, and on survey methods;

to develop technologies or methods designed to assist fishing industry participants in reducing interactions between fishing gear and deep sea corals; and

to prioritize program activities in areas where deep sea corals are known to occur, and in areas where scientific modeling or other methods predict deep sea corals are likely to be present.