Policy statement of the National Marine Sanctuary Program artificial reef permitting guidelines

"The purpose of this policy is to address how the National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) will consider proposals to establish artificial reefs in sanctuaries ... [b]ecause the impacts of artificial reefs are not entirely understood, the NMSP will proceed cautiously in considering permits for artificial reef development in [national marine sanctuaries]." 2003 NOS (National Ocean Service) ONMS (Office of National Marine Sanctuaries) CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System) MPA (Marine Protected Areas) Library Public Domain 1936