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Administrator

Refers to the Secretary of Commerce, specifically through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), who will manage this program.

Oyster Reefs

Underwater formations made of living and dead oysters, providing important habitats for marine life and natural protections for coastlines.

Conservation

The act of protecting and preserving natural resources, such as oyster reefs, from damage or loss.

Restoration

The process of bringing a degraded or damaged ecosystem, like an oyster reef, back to a healthy and functional state.

Covered entity

A broad term for organizations or individuals eligible to receive help from the program, including government agencies, non-profits, universities, businesses, and private citizens.

Adaptive management

A flexible approach to managing natural resources that involves continuously learning from the results of actions and adjusting strategies as needed based on new information.

Underserved communities

Communities that lack adequate access to economic, health, or environmental resources and opportunities compared to others.