Connecting the Dots: Strengthening the Communication between Researchers, Community Members, and Policy Makers in the Florida Reef Tract
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2020
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Department of English and Writing, The University of Tampa
Abstract
The Florida Reef Tract (FRT) extends along the Southeastern coast
of Florida and supports vast biodiversity, as well as Florida’s fishing and
tourism industry. In recent years, the FRT experienced a decline in health,
which can be attributed in part to anthropocentric influences. This essay
argues that by strengthening communication between researchers, policy
makers, and community members, FRT management schemes will become
more holistic and allow the reef to recover. The model presented in this paper
demonstrates how information from scientific research is used by both policy
makers and the community to take action in both awareness and protection
of the reef.
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Recommended Citation: Sturmer, Katie. “Connecting the Dots: Strengthening the Communication between Researchers, Community Members, and Policy Makers in the Florida Reef Tract.” Royal Road, 2020. https://doi.org/10.48497/FMET-NY86.
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Coral reefs, Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Biology::Terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecology::Marine ecology, Florida Reef Tract, FRT, Public policy
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Sturmer, Katie. “Connecting the Dots: Strengthening the Communication between Researchers, Community Members, and Policy Makers in the Florida Reef Tract.” Royal Road, 2020. https://doi.org/10.48497/FMET-NY86.