Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (General)

Staghorn outplant

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Anchor on a sponge

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Fractured stony coral

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Propeller scars are a major threat to the health of seagrasses in shallow coastal waters

Propeller scars are a major threat to the health of seagrasses in shallow coastal waters. Location: St. Joseph Bay Photographer: Jonathan Brucker (FDEP/CPAP)

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Sediment tubes are used to restore propeller scars in shallow seagrass beds St Joseph Bay

Sediment tubes are used to restore propeller scars in shallow seagrass beds. The tubes are filled with sand/sediment similar to the natural grain size and are made from a bio-degradable cotton fabric that typically breaks down in 3-5 months. Location: St. Joseph Bay Photographer: Jonathan Brucker (FDEP/CPAP)

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Sediment tubes are used to restore propeller scars in shallow seagrass beds

Sediment tubes are used to restore propeller scars in shallow seagrass beds. The tubes are used to bring the scar depth to ambient grade, allowing the adjacent seagrasses to naturally revegetate the scar. Location: St. Joseph Bay Photographer: Jonathan Brucker (FDEP/CPAP)