NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Coral Reef Conservation Fund
Project Title: Assessing the Affect of Spotted Spiny Lobster Densities on Coral Rehabilitation (FL)
Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Project ID:
0302.22.074717
Description:

Evaluate the role of spotted spiny lobsters in aiding coral restoration effots. Project will study the affect of lobster populations on both algal cleaning and corallivore consumption to determine the degree which lobsters can be employed for biocontrol and reef rehabilitation.

Award Amount:
$99837.65
Location:
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Monroe County, FL