2nd season of Science Seminars at KML

Divers attach Staghorn coral fragments to a "tree" in the new Tennessee Reef Nursery. The baby corals will later be out-planted to help restore nearby reefs

 KML launched its 2nd season of Science Seminars, open to the general public, with "Restoration Ecology part 2:Coral out-planting efforts in the Keys”.  FWC/FWRI staff biologist Kate Correia gave a very informative talk on the on-going reef restoration projects, including their Staghorn Coral out-planting efforts in the Middle Keys.

A healthy Staghorn coral colony (Acropora cervicornis) - branch tips can grow up to 1" each year!

The Jan 8^th seminar will focus on Florida’s Reefs: past, present and future. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission coral biologist Karen Neely will discuss historical sea levels and the impacts on the Keys island chain - it was once a coral reef! The proposed listing of coral species to the Endangered Species List will also be a topic in her seminar.

Come join us!

Mile marker 68.5 bayside, Long Key

Tuesday, Jan 8^th at 6:30-7:30pm

KML Classroom

"Florida Reefs:

Past, Present, and Future"

FWC/FWRI coral biologist – Karen Neely 

Future seminar topics include:   

·       Feb. 5     Fisheries

·       Mar. 12   Sea Turtles

Also coming up during Layton City Celebration:

KML Open House

Saturday, March 2^nd 2:00-4:00