The Chronology of the

 

February 2, 1998
A very strong gale, known as the Ground Hog Day Storm, batters the Florida Keys for over a week.

February 25, 1998 35mm slides
First visit to Western Sambo reef since the storm.

March 14, 1998 Video transect
A random non-stop video is recorded on the west end of Western Sambo reef near the Jacqueline L. grounding site. The nursery location is selected.

March 15, 1998 Video-short segments
Coral selection and initial stabilization (wire tie only no cement).

April 5, 1998 35mm slides
First phase of cementing Rosettes #1-#9.

April 7, 1998 35mm slides
Second phase of cementing Rosettes #10-#15

April 15, 1998 35mm slides
Inspection.....Liagora mucosa in bloom.

April 28, l998 35mm slides
Inspection

May 20, 1998 35mm slides
Inspection

July 16, 1998 35mm slides
Inspection

September 25, 1998 Hurricane Georges

October 1, 1998 Video
Six days after hurricane

October 7, 1998 Video transect
Twelve days after hurricane

October 11, 1998 35mm slides
Rebuilt coral nursery

October 15, 1998 35mm slides
Nursery inventory

October 20, 1998 Video transect

November 4, 1998 Tropical Storm Mitch

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