The project aims to assess the performance of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) for climate adaptation and coastal resilience in Cape Canaveral. It involves technical training, community engagement, and policy development to support the implementation and replication of GSI strategies.
The project “The Beach as Contested Space” utilizes scenario analysis to explore policy implications for Florida’s sandy beaches amid rising sea levels. It aims to inform public policy and propose legal reforms by engaging experts from diverse disciplines in a collaborative methodology-driven exercise.
The project seeks to genetically confirm the Southern Hard Clam (Mercenaria campechiensis) to support aquaculture in southwest Florida, addressing summer mortality issues in northern hard clams. By distinguishing between species and hybrids, the initiative aims to enhance industry resilience and diversification.
This project evaluates the survival and growth of donor sponges in the Florida Keys using two propagation methods to enhance sponge restoration efforts. The research aims to improve water filtration and ecosystem services by optimizing sponge aquaculture practices.
This project evaluates the impact of biofouling on bay scallop growth and survival in Tampa Bay, demonstrating that biofouled scallops achieve greater meat size. The findings suggest potential for commercial production and restoration, highlighting the need for strategies to minimize biofouling.
The project focuses on improving evacuation planning and scheduling in Florida and Georgia by engaging local stakeholders and collecting historical data to address the challenges posed by climate change-induced disasters. It aims to enhance coordination between the states and develop comprehensive evacuation strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations.
This project investigates the environmental impacts of boat traffic on Florida’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on shoreline erosion and water turbidity. By developing statistical measures and classifications of boat wakes, the research aims to inform sustainable waterway management and boater education initiatives.
This project evaluates the potential of sargassum compost as a sustainable soil amendment for municipal landscaping, addressing the environmental and economic challenges posed by sargassum influxes in Florida. By testing compost quality and safety, the study aims to provide cost-effective solutions for local governments and promote the reuse of sargassum.
The project utilized virtual reality and electronic field trips to enhance ocean literacy among Florida’s youth, focusing on living shorelines and environmental science. It successfully increased students’ connection to water and conservation behavior intentions through immersive educational experiences.
The project aims to enhance fisheries extension by developing tools to assess travel, targeting, effort, and economic contributions of fisheries at the county level in Florida. It empowers Florida Sea Grant agents with data and training to support informed decision-making and sustainable practices.
The project evaluates the feasibility of establishing special management areas to enhance recreational fisheries and habitat quality in the St. Martin’s Marsh Aquatic Preserve. It aims to address habitat degradation and increased fishing pressures through innovative management practices, supported by comprehensive mapping, legal analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
