Program Info

Website
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/trap-debris/
Region(s)
NW
Summary
Organized marine debris clean up events targeting derelict crab traps. Permits for these events are submitted to FWC for approval.
Parameters
Date, Location, # of traps, and pounds removed.
Notes
Application
To keep track of marine debris trends
Publications
Start
2006
End
Current
Frequency
Annual
Method
Hand removed utilizing mainly Airboats.
Discontinuity
Opportunistic
Data Location
In house and FWC.
Data Format

Habitats
RCP Program not part of SEACAR analysis
SEACAR Citation
Alternative Citation

indicates priority attributes

Contacts
Timothy Jones

Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves Manager

Timothy.W.Jones@dep.state.fl.us

Program Extent

Export Standardized Data

Habitat(s) : Indicator(s) Last Updated File Download

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Managed Areas

Indicators

Indicator
RCP Program not part of SEACAR analysis - Additional Indicators

Documentation and Data provided by program

File Type File Name Added On Details
Data BBSAP_Marine_Debris_Removal_Data.xlsx 07/20/21 11:02 AM View Details
Logo DEP_logo_2019.png 04/08/19 01:57 PM View Details