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Replenishing Seagrass from Seedlings
For decades, FWRI scientists have carefully monitored seagrass health throughout Florida, witnessing both alarming die-offs and encouraging signs of recovery. From 2018 to 2020, Tampa Bay saw a concerning reduction of its seagrass meadows, with a loss of over 16 percent, or more than 6,350 acres. These losses not only affect the biodiversity of Florida’s waters, but also our coastal water quality and the survival of vulnerable species. FWRI aims to use research findings to help resource managers make informed, effective science-based decisions for Florida’s seagrass conservation and restoration.
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Navigating Red Tide Resources
When a red tide bloom occurs off Florida’s coast, where can you go to find an up-to-date map showing the known extent of the bloom? This video will show you all the online tools FWC makes available to track red tide blooms as they occur, including our interactive daily sample map.
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