The purpose of this meeting is to develop and review a draft of a research and monitoring plan that will be used to assess effectiveness of the newly established Research Natural Area (RNA) within Dry Tortugas National Park (DTNP). This plan will establish research objectives and priorities that will be used to assess the effectiveness of RNA performance regarding its goals to protect near pristine shallow water marine habitat, ensure species diversity, enhance the productivity and sustainability of exploited fish populations, and provide a unique unexploited area that will be used to help assess the effects of fishing in exploited areas. The plan will include specific sampling methodologies and methods of data analysis and modeling to examine the defined objectives.