the plug method using the soil as an 

 anchor. 



With Zostera marina , a variety of 

 transplant methods appear satisfactory. 

 Eelgrass is both a pioneer and a climax 

 species; the species should fulfill more 

 general functions than the two-species 

 seagrass system ( Thalassia-Halodule ) in 

 the Caribbean. The cheapest method would 

 be to first look at the sediments, and, 

 if they contain a quantity of sand, use 

 detached fragments; however, if they are 

 finer material, use anchoring devices. 

 No large-scaled experiments have been 

 done on transporting and holding of 

 plugs. I suggest taking the plugs with 

 biodegradable plastic tubes in which the 

 cores could be stored until used. If so, 

 the cores with the plugs in them might 

 even be held in the same bay system 

 where the material was taken or where 

 transplant is to be made; however, soil 

 within the plug should be protected from 

 washing. 



Finally, do not go too far away to 

 find the source of the transplant stock. 

 There is increasing evidence of latitu- 

 dinal ecotypes based on temperature. I 

 suggest using local stocks as much as 

 possible. 



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