and without mechanization) between 

 $2,000 and $8,000 an acre after 3 to 4 

 yr. 



Planting seagrasses is not cheap. 

 We are working now on mechanization, 

 growth-promoting hormones, and fertil- 

 izers, things that should speed growth, 

 lessen mortality, and lessen the cost. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



This work was sponsored by ERDA, 

 Grant number ATE-40 and Sea Grant(NOAA). 



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