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Coral nursery outplant data collected by compiling information from permit reports and coral nursery operators in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands from 1993 to 2023 (NCEI Accession 0303361)

Published by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Catalog Last Checked: August 03, 2026 at 04:59 AM | Dataset Last Updated: April 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
These data include the location, coordinates, species, and number of colonies for corals outplanted from coral nurseries for population enhancement in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands between 1993 and 2023. These data were compiled from permit reports for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the State of Florida Special Activity License and from coral nursery operators.

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0303361 CORAL species abundance SPECIES IDENTIFICATION - COUNT swimmer/diver visual observation biological in situ

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title Coral nursery outplant data collected by compiling information from permit reports and coral nursery operators in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands from 1993 to 2023 (NCEI Accession 0303361)

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