Instructor permission required This hands-on field-oriented course will address the identification, assessment, restoration, and monitoring of seagrasses of the Florida Keys. Students will learn about the physiology and ecology of seagrass beds, how to assess seagrass health, methods of restoration, and the importance of monitoring. They will actively participate in assessments, restoration, and monitoring work with a variety of agencies to learn the processes undertaken in South Florida to protect and restore this ecosystem.