This week, our study is focusing on the mass planting of propagules in the most conducive and positive growth areas. We have found that the planting area decisions have changed drastically since the beginning of our study. Initially, we hypothesized that planting in areas with more protection from the tide and closer to the shore was the best place for growth and sustainability. However, after a month of research, we have discovered that in fact the highest survival rate for the propagules is away from the mangroves in deeply rooted seaweed. The propagules are protected by the already existing root system from their own roots to their base.
In the past week or two, many propagules have been lost. We hope that by mass planting in groups of 20 or more, rather in groups of 4-7, the survival rate will increase. This will also give us a better understanding of the types of environments that are most conducive to growth.
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