Mote extended Red Tide monitoring and research program. Continuation of FWC Agreement No: 06125. First progress report FY-2008 to 2009. Report period July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008.

Abstract

This Report describes activities during the first quarter of year-three of a continuing cooperative research program between Mote Marine Laboratory and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. Each project is designed to accomplish specific deliverables within each fiscal year, while maintaining progress toward long-term goals of directed response for management of HABs and their impacts on public and ecological health. Year-3 will also include communication of findings and red tide information to stakeholders and the public as part of the project management.