### Question
How does CORAL REEF CONSERVATION define conservation?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 6409*, **conservation** is defined as:

> the use of methods and procedures necessary to preserve or sustain corals and associated species as diverse, viable, and self-perpetuating coral reef ecosystems, including all activities associated with resource management, such as assessment, conservation, protection, restoration, sustainable use, and management of habitat

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6409*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-CORAL REEF CONSERVATION**

