Seagrass Monitoring Initiative in Collaboration with Oregon State University
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Aruba
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2025
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As a local continuation of the CARICAS (Caribbean Carbon Accounting In Seagrass) project, seagrass monitoring efforts have been initiated in Aruba. This initiative began in March 2024 as a collaborative effort between the University of Aruba, represented by Tatiana Becker, and Oregon State University (OSU), represented by Itchung Cheung and Dwayne Plaza. OSU students are trained in seagrass field data collection following the CARICAS protocol for Seagrass Quadrat Surveys, developed by Florida International University (FIU). Under supervision, students manually collect data and photographic evidence, which supports data validation and ensures quality control. The resulting dataset will be updated annually to reflect ongoing monitoring efforts. Ultimately, this collaboration aims to bridge local environmental data gaps while providing OSU students with meaningful experiential learning opportunities in marine science.
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Becker, Tatiana. (2025). Seagrass Monitoring Initiative in Collaboration with Oregon State University [Dataset] (2024-2025).
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Oregon State University