Sanctuary Science Surveys

Looking for an easy-to-understand snapshot of sanctuary science? These informative one- and two-page summaries provide a great introduction to long-term research projects in the sanctuary and give an overview of threats to the marine environment.

• Water:

  Fifteen Years of Water Quality Protection

  Phytoplankton Blooms: The Basics

  Phytoplankton Blooms in Florida Bay

  Water Quality: Frequently Asked Questions

  Water Quality Monitoring Program Results

  
  

• Corals/Hard Bottom Communities:

  Coral Reef Ecosystem Monitoring Program Results

  Elkhorn and Staghorn Coral Surveys

  Elkhorn Coral: Science of Recovery

  Coral Reef Fish and Marine Zones

  Shallow Banks Act Similarly to Coral Reefs

  Marine Debris in Reef Habitats

  
  

• Seagrass/Benthic Communities:

  Seagrass Meadows and Nutrients

  Seagrass Monitoring Project

  
  

• Socioeconomics:

  Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Socioeconomic Factsheet