ResourceHabitat Mapping in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
The primary objective of this project is to advance habitat map coverage of priority areas in FKNMS. This project will specifically focus on prioritizing areas to conduct targeted mapping effort to detect change from pre-Hurricane Irma impact and post Hur...
ResourceAerial Surveys of Boater Use in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA stakeholder use of FKNMS consists of a range of activities including diving, snorkeling, other eco-tourism activities, commercial and recreational fishing, and other emerging uses. This project will provide essential information to sanctuary managers...
ResourceInvestigating How Coral Recruitment and Juvenile Survivorship Varies Along the Florida Reef Tract
Populations of reef-building corals have not recovered significantly in Florida even though management actions focused on achieving this goal have escalated over the last several decades. There is a general consensus among scientists that recruitment fail...