Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2005

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2005 - Amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 to revise the distribution of federal funds for grants under the coral reef conservation program to reduce from at least 40% to at least 30% the amount of such funds awarded for coral reef conservation projects in the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea within the maritime areas and zones subject to U.S. jurisdiction or control. Extends the award of remaining funds, in addition to projects addressing emerging priorities or threats, to other appropriate projects, as determined by the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including monitoring and assessment, research, pollution reduction, education, and technical support. Prohibits the Administrator from approving a coral reef conservation project unless it is consistent with a certain coral reef action strategy and will enhance conservation by: (1) minimizing vessel impacts on coral reefs; and (2) promoting and assisting entities to work with local communities, and appropriate governmental and nongovernmental organizations, to support community-based planning and management init…