16 USC 6412 - Coral reef prize competitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 6412.

Coral reef prize competitions

(a)

In general

(b)

Purposes

(c)

Priority programs

Priority shall be given to establishing programs under this section that address communities, environments, or industries that are in distress as a result of the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems, including—

(1)

scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances, including changing ocean chemistry, temperature-related bleaching, disease, and their associated impacts on coral physiology;

(2)

the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship;

(3)

the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems;

(4)

the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries, with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses; and

(5)

the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries.

(Pub. L. 106–562, title II, § 213, as added Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10001(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3946.)

cite as: 16 USC 6412