![Propeller scarring occurs in shallow water when a boat’s propeller tears and cuts up seagrass roots, stems and leaves, leaving a long, narrow furrow devoid of seagrasses. Propeller scarring occurs in shallow water when a boat’s propeller tears and cuts up seagrass roots, stems and leaves, leaving a long, narrow furrow devoid of seagrasses.](https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/styles/general_page_images__scaled_to_900_pixels_/public/media-folders/media-root/St.%20Andrews%20Aquatic%20Preserve%20-%20DEP%20staff%20-%20Katie%20Maxwell%20-%20prop%20scars.jpg?itok=bunlnR07)
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