| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.78 |
| Liaison | Kathleen Crawford |
| Submission Date | May 31, 2024 |
Florida Gulf Coast University
IN-47: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Kathleen
Crawford Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Health & Safety |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Kimberly's Reef: Art meets science in the Gulf of Mexico
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Kimberly's Reef is FGCU's official research reef which is located 10 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in 30 feet of water, the FGCU artificial reef brings a living laboratory to the coastal waters off Collier and Lee Counties – only a 25-minute boat ride away. The reef’s size and location lends itself to essential research and community outreach.
FGCU's art program has designed and created clay artforms that have been installed in this artificial reef, creating a habitat that encourages the growth and development of marine life. This interdisciplinary project perfectly blends art and science together, while benefiting our community by protecting health and public safety; supporting healthy ecosystems and water quality; mitigating the effects of storms and man-made disasters; ensuring safe and efficient marine operations; monitoring the Gulf for long-term changes and environmental trends
FGCU's art program has designed and created clay artforms that have been installed in this artificial reef, creating a habitat that encourages the growth and development of marine life. This interdisciplinary project perfectly blends art and science together, while benefiting our community by protecting health and public safety; supporting healthy ecosystems and water quality; mitigating the effects of storms and man-made disasters; ensuring safe and efficient marine operations; monitoring the Gulf for long-term changes and environmental trends
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
More information on Kimberly's Reef: https://www.fgcu.edu/thewaterschool/centers/vestermarine/reef/
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