Trip Plan, Keys Reef Assessment and Zone Monitoring Cruise Plan, October 22-29, 1997

Creator

National Undersea Research Center
Florida Institute of Oceanography

Files

Publication Date

10-22-1997

Abstract

Cruise plan for the Keys Reef Assessment and Zone Monitoring excursion, conducted between October 22 and 29, 1997. The mission objective was “To determine the effectiveness of the newly established no-take zones in protecting marine biodiversity within the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. To study the coral reefs on the 9 square mile Western Sambos Ecological Reserve off Boca Chica near Key West and several other smaller protected areas in comparison with other coral reefs open to commercial and recreational fishing, marine life collecting, and other uses.” Report includes objective, schedule of activities, description of operations, personnel, equipment, observation sheet, zoning maps, and final zone coordinates.

Keywords

Marine science, Marine biology, Coral reefs, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Western Sambos Ecological Reserve, Eastern Sambos Research-Only Area, Pelican Shoal, Maitland Reef, Carysfort Sanctuary Protection Area, Coral bleaching, Florida Institute of Oceanography

Extent

10 pages

Geographic Location

Monroe County (Fla.); Florida Keys (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

8

Folder

1

Language

English

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Plans (Reports)

Identifier

ogden23_notes_1001

Recommended Citation

National Undersea Research Center and Florida Institute of Oceanography, "Trip Plan, Keys Reef Assessment and Zone Monitoring Cruise Plan, October 22-29, 1997" (1997). Binder 23: Field Notes and Documents. 2.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden23_notes/2