Richard : Sediment Sampling and Artificial Reefs

2nd Sample

1st Sample

As you can probably surmise from these pictures, I took my sediment samples from the beach. After taking my first sample I walked forward in between this building (Breakers Restaurant) and the dunes and took my second sample. The surface of the sediment seemed to be for the most part dry. I took my sample from the top! There was a little condensation forming inside the bag when I got home, so I open up the bags and allowed the air conditioned house absorb the moisture. The exact location is hidden behind this dune. The 2nd sampling (with 60% coverage of plants) area was four meters north of this building. The third picture is a view facing the dunes at New Smyrna Beach at the end of Flagler Avenue.  Longitude Latitude 29.04 N Latitude Longitude 80.90 W.

I spoke with Chad from the Marine Science Center and he shared with me that concerning artificial reefs, the important factor is whether the reef are a "High Profile" or "Low Profile". This will determine what kind of species will be attracted to the reef and how commercial fisherman can benefit from this. His suggestion was that I pick two different sites and gather some data showing the different fish habitation. I am attending the next meeting with the Volusia County research team (artificial reefs), which is this Thursday night!