FSUCML researchers, Dr. Sandra Brooke, Emily Fuqua, and Jen Bueno, began drone surveys to map depleted intertidal oyster reefs in Oyster Bay. Brooke and Fuqua brought in Bueno to fly drones, nicknamed Spat and Seed, and begin detailed structure analyses for the bars that will be the target of restoration for the next year. Oyster farmer partners will deploy aquaculture byproduct to build oyster habitat on these bars throughout the year, and Brooke and Fuqua will monitor the health of the restored bars. Stay tuned for more updates on this restoration pilot program! This project was funded by TNC under the SOAR Resiliency Fund.