Management areas for prevention of scarring (SCAR MAPS)
Damage to seagrasses by propeller scarring in aquatic preserves of Florida’s Nature Coast is a growing issue that is of increasing concern to managers and stakeholders. The project team will collect geographic, biological, logistical, and socioeconomic data to pair with stakeholder guidance through a co-production model to address data gaps and inform how and where to manage propeller scarring.
We are seeking UF students interested in joining our project as surveyors of recreational fishers.