Habitat Scoping Meeting

Two Habitat Scoping Meetings were held to receive input from fishermen and researchers pertaining to cooperative research focusing upon marine habitat. The northern meeting was held in Portland, ME on May 12, 2003 and the southern meeting was held in New Bedford, MA on May 16, 2003. [Habitat Scoping Meetings announcement (PDF file, 52K).] The following documents, which summarize the ideas discussed at these meetings, may provide useful information to proposal writers and other interested parties.

• Habitat Scoping Meeting comments (includes comments from both meetings)
• Habitat Scoping Meeting Diagram (PDF file, 42.4 K) - Diagram developed during the Portland Habitat Scoping Meeting to illustrate the many factors that comprise and influence habitat.

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