Caribbean Acropora Restoration Guide - The Florida Reef ...
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Chapter 4 | Case Studies<br />
• Use Strong Anchors. Although the anchor type is flexible, it is imperative that the anchor be strong. Tying<br />
to reef, submarine cables, wrecks or other permanent anchors is good, but concrete blocks, even buried<br />
in the sand, may pull out or move during storms.<br />
Funding and Partners<br />
Initial design development was supported by the Doctor’s Cave Beach Club and the Montego Bay Marine<br />
Park Trust, with minor support from the University of West Indies (Mona) and the Discovery Bay Marine<br />
Laboratory. Dr. Austin Bowden-Kerby, whose line nurseries inspired these designs, provided initial training in<br />
2004. All work in the Oracabessa Bay was funded by the Goldeneye Resort, Oracabessa, St. Mary, Jamaica.<br />
Author<br />
A. Ross<br />
For Additional information<br />
www.seascapecarib.com<br />
Photos<br />
Courtesy of: Andrew Ross<br />
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