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This strategic plan addresses goals that are important not only in Florida, but nationally and internationally. About 80 percent of Florida Sea Grant’s work occurs within Florida, 15 percent in the rest of the U.S. and 5 percent internationally. These percentages are based on evaluating actual research, education, extension and communications activities conducted under the 2002-05 strategic planning process. The work in each area is expected to maintain about the same levels of effort for 2006-09. Florida Sea Grant places a priority on regional, national and international work when Florida industries and the Florida coastal environment are impacted by activities outside state boundaries and when the work can have an impact on other regions which will ultimately benefit Floridians.
Each of Florida Sea Grant’s goal areas requires a different focus in geographic coverage. For example, much of the seafood safety and quality work is national and international in nature due to the complexities and international structure of the seafood industry, while water quality and habitat work is based mostly in Florida. The following chart provides an estimate of the geographic location of the principal audiences for each goal area for 2006-09.
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National |
International |
1. Biotechnology |
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2. Fisheries |
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3. Aquaculture |
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4. Seafood Safety |
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5. Waterfront Communities |
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6. Ecosystem Health |
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7. Coastal Hazards |
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8. Graduate Education |
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9. Marine Education |
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