1. Will the use of sediments that initially reduce the anaerobic conditions and allow penetration of gasses and seawater improve survival and growth of turtle grass?

Testing five different types of sediment for transplants:

Oyster shell

Limestone gravel

Coarse sand (20/30)

Fine sand

Natural bottom

2. Will planting in degradable containers improve survival during the critical first 3-6 months after transplantation?

Testing four different types of containers:

cardboard

peat pots

pressed paper pots

commercial containers

3. Will the use of fertilizers enhance the growth of transplanted and damaged turtle grass beds?

Both liquid and dry fertilizers will be tested.

Comparisons will be made with natural adjacent beds involving blade growth rates, level of root production, and development of new rhizome meristems.