SWFSWG Seagrass Transect Training (Weather Date)
In the case of inclement weather, Tampa Bay Seagrass Transect Training will be postponed from June 13 to June 27, 2024. Training will be occur at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge North Rest Area by the USCGC Blackthorn Memorial. The focus of the training will be on intercalibrating the surveyors and answering questions about the SOP.
Please bring the following materials to the training:
- Mask, snorkel, booties (NO fins)
- Weight belt
- Ruler
- Datasheet, pencils, clipboard OR cell phone with access to Data Entry Portal
- Snacks, water, other personal field day supplies
Relevant links:
- Transect Training Video: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJ6-D-exF9RKU6i3A7z0uwfeiyayULqk
- SOP, equipment list, and other transect documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gYo9asUHZ8nr4PnJ26ti3luCTp2pR6fl?usp=sharing
- Macroalgae ID Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1naZpND_Ur90abqND-ZhZ_fJtBBiuetjt/view?usp=sharing
- View data and transect locations at: https://shiny.tbep.org/seagrasstransect-dash/
- Data Entry Portal: http://dev.seagrass.wateratlas.usf.edu/
If you are new to the team, be sure to register with the Water Atlas data portal. This is how all data will be entered and QA/QAed: http://dev.seagrass.wateratlas.usf.edu/account/register.
Questions can be directed to Sheila Scolaro by email at or by phone at (727) 893-2765.