05/27/2026
Seagrass plays an important role in the health of the Indian River Lagoon — providing habitat for wildlife, improving water quality, and supporting a balanced ecosystem. 🌱🌊
On May 19, the District hosted a seagrass monitoring calibration day that brought together 43 scientists and environmental professionals from multiple agencies and organizations involved in seagrass assessment and restoration efforts across the Indian River Lagoon.
During the event, participants conducted practice seagrass surveys to compare how data is collected and help ensure monitoring methods remain consistent across organizations working in the field.
Participating organizations included the District’s Environmental Sciences and Water Resources Information teams, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, NASA Herndon Solutions, Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores, Florida Sea Grant, Florida Oceanographic Society, South Florida Water Management District, and Florida DEP Aquatic Preserves.
Collaborative efforts like these help support informed restoration and long-term stewardship of the Indian River Lagoon. 🌎
Discover how collaboration and science help support lagoon restoration: https://sjrwmd.info/Seagrass
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