The Sarasota Environmental Aquatics (SEA) Team is a group of Sarasota County volunteers whose work has made positive
impacts on our bays. Whether they are seeding scallops or surveying seagrass, this team of energetic volunteers provides scientists with valuable
information.Seagrass survey volunteers boat or kayak Sarasota’s bays and document the types of seagrass they see. Seagrass is vital to maintaining
healthy aquatic ecosystems, stabilizing shorelines and providing food and shelter for a variety of wildlife, including scallops, manatees and sea turtles.
The information gathered by seagrass survey volunteers allows scientists to better understand and manage these important ecosystems.
Many volunteers find surveying seagrass fun, easy and rewarding.
• Requirements: Attend a two-hour training session and be available a few days during the months of February or August. Note: Volunteers should have their own GPS, boat or kayak, but when possible, those who do not will be paired with those who do.
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