Mapping/Scoping Materials needed: Computer/laptop GIS and/or Google earth Access to pre- existing data (AGRRA, MBRS, satellite images, community/ stakeholder knowledge ) GPS Underwater digital camera Slate or underwater notebook/paper Pencils Transect tape drone? Above: Map of A. cervicornis stands using Google earth: green markers indicate stands >50m, yellow markers indicate single or few colonies. Below: maps with GIS software (ARC map). Collecting (for nurseries, as above plus) Chisel/hammer Plastic containers/tubs/ small plastic baskets Bailer or smaller container to transfer water Cable ties and/or tags Extra weights for containers Ruler and/or small tape measure (sewing kit) Photo:
Guadalupe Rosado Collecting for nurseries: 5-12 cm branches of A. cervicornis , and A. prolifera , 5-20cm for A. palmata . 4