National Artificial Reef Workshop

NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) convened a national artificial reef workshop June 9–10, 2016, in Alexandria, Virginia. Nearly 80 participants from around the nation—including state artificial reef program managers, scientists, recreational fishermen, and non-governmental organizations, among others—shared lessons learned in artificial reef application, discussed opportunities and challenges, and considered the…