Enhance the density of native herbivorous crabs on coral reefs to reduce over-abundance of algae to enhance survival of naturally reproducing and transplanted corals. Project will support local and Caribbean-wide efforts to restore coral reefs by developing and implementing new strategies to maximize natural coral recruitment and coral transplant success.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Coral Reef Conservation Fund
Project Title: Improving Coral Reef Restoration and Recruitment Using Native Herbivorous Crabs (FL)
Organization:
Old Dominion University Research Foundation
Project ID:
0302.18.060888
Description:
Award Amount:
$66476.84
Location:
Monroe County, Florida