To
restore areas of seagrass that have been
damaged by propeller scars and blowouts, our
primary partner, Seagrass
Recovery, employs its patented Sediment
Tube technology to replace sediment into
damaged areas while minimizing the turbidity of
the water.
The Sediment Tube
is made of specialized cotton that biodegrades
fully over a period of 3 – 5 months and is
filled with native sediment to provide a viable
growing medium.
After approximately
three to five months, seagrass planting units
are inserted into the partially degraded
Sediment Tubes.
Based upon our
experience, complete seagrass restoration is
achieved 18 to 24 months after the Sediment
Tubes are initially placed into the propeller
scar or blowout area.
The viability of
these innovative techniques has been
scientifically evaluated and documented by the
National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission.