The Coral Reef Health and Ecology lab turned out in full force as team "Harbor Branch Smokey Baconators" for the 6th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup. Joined by Jeff Beal, our partner from FWC, two full boats of divers and sorters headed out to the St. Lucie Reef to collect submerged anchor lines, fishing gear, and trash. Despite the challenging conditions caused by high discharge rates from Lake Okeechobee and the St. Lucie Estuary, we had a great time! |