OCB 2133C - Field Application of Marine Science: Restoration of Seagrass

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

OCB - Biological Oceanography

Description:

The students will learn why seagrass is important and why seagrass restoration is needed. They will also learn why the bird stake method is widely accepted for seagrass restoration. Students must master restoration methodologies including prop scar and blow out measurement, Braun Blanquet benthic assessment, bird stake construction and deployment and seagrass planting unit production and deployment. They must participate in the restoration of at least 50 m2 of damaged seagrass. This course will have 2 lecture contact hours per week (=30 contact hours per semester) and 2 lab contact hours per week (=30 contact hours per semester).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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