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Aquaculture Spatial Planning in Florida : A Pilot Study to Assess Potential Offshore Aquaculture Zones along Florida’s Gulf Coast
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2023
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Description:This report represents a novel analysis and “first look” at areas that could be suitable for offshore aquaculture development in state waters along Florida’s Gulf coast (up to 9 nm from the shore). Over 160 data layers representing various ocean uses (i.e., national security, industry and navigation, fishing and aquaculture, and cultural and natural resources) as well as the biophysical, oceanographic, and environmental characteristics of sites were included in the analysis, with data sourced from a range of federal and state agencies. Once complete, the analysis identified 34 potentially suitable sites for offshore aquaculture development in Florida state waters between Pensacola and Venice, ranging from 204 to 7,407 acres in size and totaling 54,904 acres.
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Rights Information:CC0 Public Domain
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