Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute (HSWRI)
Spartina planted on scalloped beach neighboring seawall
Volunteers planting alterniflora behind seawall
Spartina behind seawall
Sesuvium in seawall undermining pit
General Project Information
Project footprint:
124 m^2 = 0.031 acres
Location:
4020 South Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Can it be visited by the public?
Yes (Only during events)
Coordinating organization:
HSWRI and IRL Aquatic Preserves (FDEP)
Timeline
Start date and completion date:
10/26/17-10/27/17
Other relevant timeline information:
Harvest/Planting delayed due to Hurricane Irma
Project Components
Type of project:
Vegetation Only
Materials:
Mangroves and Other native plants
Energy level:
MEDIUM
Optional information
Plant species included:
Spartina alterniflora, Spartina patens, Sesuvium Portulacastrum, Rhizophora Mangle
Source of materials:
MZMEC, IRZAP Nursery (Sesuvium and Mangroves)
Cultch material used:
Cost per linear foot:
Contact for more information:
Kirk Fusco – Kirk.Fusco@DEP.STATE.FL.US