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gill nets (33 ' each of 6" , 4" and 2" mesh ) will be deployed between moored buoys above reef structures in the targeted areas . The nets will be fished for no more than 30 minutes at a time , and will be constantly tended to ensure that sea turtles and large fishes are recovered and immediately released . Bimonthly surveys involving 3-6 deployments of the net will be conducted at natural and artificial reef sites characterized by the sonar survey techniques . Because of the extreme effectiveness of gill nets , the technique is prohibited for use in Florida , so special approval will be requested through the Commissions Special Activity License (SAL) program . To capture demersal fishes closely associated with the reef structures , bimonthly surveys will deploy 6 baited fish traps at the natural and artificial reef sites . These traps will be deployed for discrete 8- 12 hour daytime and nighttime sampling episodes . 4) Comprehensive Data Analysis All data collected by all sampling techniques will be entered into a GIS-based data platform to enable comparisons of the different data sets and full characterization of each of the natural and artificial habitats . The grantee will work closely with the subcontractor, Florida institute of Technology to incorporate the collected and analyzed data into the Grantee's own reef monitoring programs , although this effort will not supersede or replace the regulatory requirements presently in place . 5) Development of Future Research Key components to this research are to characterize the structure and function of natural reefs along the east coast of Florida and to determine if and how artificial reefs can approximate the function of the natural reefs . Our initial monitoring of artificial reef habitats will test only one of the many types of reef structures that are available or have been proposed . We envision that development of the techniques described in this proposal will be of significant use for assessment of diverse types of reef structures . We therefore will begin to develop a series of experimental reefs that can be deployed and tested for several years , and then removed if necessary. In this component of the project, we will begin to identify potential locations for the artificial reef testing site, and begin seeking the appropriate regulatory approvals for this endeavor. DELIVERABLES The grantee is required to submit: 1 ) Written or electronic monthly activity reports summarizing field and administrative activities related to progress toward completion of the above activity submitted to the Commission within the first 5 days of each month after the signing of this contract. 2) Written or electronic status reports summarizing field and administrative activities and summarizing collected data related to progress toward completion of the above activity submitted to the Commission at quarterly intervals , due on or before : June 4, 2007 September 3, 2007 December 3, 2007 February 4 , 2008 3 ) A draft final report due on or before November 2 , 2008 to provide at least 30 days for technical peer review and comments by the Commission staff prior to the grant expiration date, Page 12 of 19