Amendment 1 - Atkins AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENY 2 JUL 13 PIN 12: 20
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA C
AND
ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC.,
DATED MAY 9, 2011
FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE USACOE PERMIT RAI
PROCESS RELATED TO A NEW CORAL RECIPIENT SITE IN GOVERNMENT CUT IN THE
NOT -TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $12,950
This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement made and entered this 9 1h day of February, 2012, by and
between the City of Miami Beach, a Municipal Corporation existing under the laws of the State of
Florida (hereinafter referred to as CITY), having its principal offices at 1700 Convention Center
Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, and Atkins North America, Inc., a Florida Corporation having its
principal office at 4030 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 700, Tampa, Florida, 33607 (hereinafter
referred to as CONSULTANT).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 04- 10/11, the Mayor and City
Commission adopted Resolution No. 2011 -27628 on April 13, 2011, approving and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional, Services Agreementwith Atkins North America, Inc.,
(CONSULTANT) for Professional Services for the South Pointe Pier Project (PROJECT); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for the design, bid, award and construction
administration services for the South Pointe Pier Project, in the not -to- exceed amount of $369,000;
and
WHEREAS, this Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement in the not -to- exceed amount of
$12,950 is.to provide additional services required pursuant to the USACOE permit RAI process
related to a new coral recipient site in Government Cut.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, and in consideration of the mutual, promises,
covenants, agreements, terms, and conditions herein contained, and other good and valuable
consideration, the respect and adequacy are hereby acknowledged, do agree as follows:
1. ABOVE RECITALS
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as part of this Amendment No.
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_ 2. MODIFICATIONS
The Agreement is amended to include "Schedule A -1 ", which is attached and incorporated
herein.
3. OTHER PROVISIONS.
All other provisions of the Agreement, as amended, are unchanged.
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4. RATIFICATION.
The CITY and CONSULTANT ratify the terms of the Agreement, as amended by this
Amendment No. 1.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be
executed in their names by their duly authorized officials as of the date first set forth above.
ATTEST: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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1. ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
See attached Atkins Proposal dated February 3, 2012
Atkins North America, Inc.
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Miami, Florida 33172 -2507
Telephone:. +1.305.592.7275
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Delivered via email to: • matildereyes a�miamibeachfl.gov
Matilde E. Reyes, RA
Senior Project Coordinator
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OFFICE
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
-RE: City of Miami Beach, South Pointe Park Fishing Pier -
Subject: RAI Coordination SAJ- 2011- 03156(IP -ALS)
Additional Service Amendment No. 1.
Dear Mattie:
Atkins has reviewed the Request for Additional Information (RAI) provided by the USACE Regulatory Division dated
January 23, 2012.. The RAI outlines a discussion between the USAGE Miami Regulatory Office, other federal
stakeholders (ie: National Marine Fisheries Habitat Conservation Division) regarding three (3) alternatives for the
relocation of corals found in the immediate vicinity of the existing /new pier footprint and attached to the pier piles.
These include the use of the existing harbor pilot station rip -rap revetment at the Port of Miami, the existing DERM
(now PERA) Port of Miami -W artificial reef site and an alternate new site located about 500 feet west of the
i existing pier, in Government Cut, as suggested by NMFS HCD (see Exhibit A for location).
Of the three (3) alternatives, use of the harbor pilot station rip -rap site will require an environmental and legal review
and subsequent written approvals from the Port of Miami. This has been explored with Port officials and a favorable
outcome cannot be guaranteed at this time. The second alternative proposed by Atkins was to use of the existing
Port of Miami "A" artificial reef site, which remains viable, however, we understand PERA is in the process of
revising the reef permit. Therefore, the use of the Port of Miami "A" site would be subject to the timeframe of this
action (permit revision), which could delay the start of construction of the new pier. As noted above, from a
permitting prospective, this alternative remains viable, but we do not have a timetable for the permit revisions and
subsequent approval process by regulatory agencies.
The third alternative as su-ggested by NMFS HCD offers several advantages which would be beneficial to the City.
First, the relocation process would be highly simplified as all the coral relocation work would be performed within
the confines of Government Cut and about 500 feet west of the new pier. The costs to remove and transport the
corals would be significantly reduced using an alternative site in Government Cut, rather than to transport the corals
to the Port of Miami- "A" artificial reef site, which is nearly 5 miles off — shore. The second reason is that a
Government Cut site location has been suggested by the regulatory agencies and we believe the suggestion would
lead to a USCAE permit, within the shortest timeframe.
To pursue the Government Cut site alternative however, the USACE in the RAI has requested additional field work
be performed and the Avoidance and Mitigation Plan be amended.
Atkins believes the Government Cut site benthic surveys and analytical work including updates /amendments to the
Avoidance and Mitigation Plan to respond to the RAI comments, constitute Additional Services in addition to the
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city of Miami Beach February 3, 2012'
South Pointe Park Fishing Pier- ASA #1 2 of 3
Basic Services as identified in the Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and Atkins North America, Inc. for
i Professional Architecture and Engineering Services - for the South Pointe Park - .Pier. Project (Resolution No.. -2011-
27628). This scope of services is submitted as Additional Services, as defined in Section 2.5.5 of the Agreement.
In accordance with ARTICLE 5- ADDITIONAL SERVICES, a description of the additional work to be undertaken by
Atkins pursuant to the USACOE permit RAI process, as related to a new coral recipient site in Government Cut
follows:'
Additional Scope of Services
1. Atkins will deploy marine biologists to the proposed Government Cut site to conduct a benthic habitat
survey /assessment of the approximate area identified in Exhibit A. This survey to specifically record the
location and coverage of any resources will identify any existing resources to ensure that the coral
!, relocation plan including the placement of artificial reef modules would be located an adequate distance
away from the existing resources.
2. The benthic habitat survey of the proposed recipient site will consist of advanced field preparation, field
work (underwater surveys), report preparation, and update /modification to the Avoidance and Minimization
Plan identifying any existing resources as well as, identifying this recipient site as a preferred option, in
agreement with the suggestions made by the NMFS HCD.
3. Preparation of comprehensive written responses to RAI Items 1 thru 6 found on page 3 of the RAI dated
January 23, 2012, within the stipulated 30 day time period. Furnish copies of all correspondence and work
products to the City in hard copy and electronic form.
4. Provide diligent follow -up with the USACOE to insure the field data collected as related to the USACOE
suggested Third Alternative Government Cut coral recipient site has been received, understood and
deemed to be complete by the USCOE and NMFS HCD. This task includes but not limited to: clarifications
of data collected and interpretation thereof, amendments to the Avoidance and Mitigation Plan, telephone
conferences, meetings at Miami USACOE office and email correspondence. Follow -up also includes
diligent coordination with other regulatory agencies having vested interest in the suggested Third
Alternative Government Cut site, outside of the USACOE, including but not limited to PERA and FDEP.
Atkins proposes to be compensated for these Additional Services on a lump sum basis, as summarized below. For
the purposes of calculating the lump sum amount, we attached man -hour and fee spreadsheet (Exhibit B).
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Compensation
Task Description Lump Sum Fee Schedule
.ASA 1 -1 Field Preparation $ 450.00 NTP + 1 day
ASA 1 -2 Field Work $ 2,400.00 NTP + 5 working days
ASA 1 -3 Report Preparation $ 3,880.00 NTP + 10 working days
ASA 14 Diligence and Coordination $ 4 42HO NTP + 10 working days
Project Expenses 1 800.00
: Total - $12,950:00
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City of Miami Beach' February 3, 2012
South Pointe Park Fishing Pier- ASA #1 3 of 3
Execution the Field Work (dives) must be- undertaken during favorable- tidal -wave and current conditions so -that the - -
underwater observations, mapping and Bindings are complete and the working conditions for the divers and surface
observers are safe.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 954- 733 -7233 or Victor
Herrera at 305 - 514 -3451 at your convenience. To expedite, Atkins will move forward with this additional work
based on your written notice to proceed, (NTP), pending receipt of an executed additional services agreement.
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Project Manager
Attachments: Exhibit A- Site Map
Exhibit B- Fee Spreadsheet
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
MIAMI REGULATORY OFFICE
9900 SOUTHWEST 107 ' Ave, SUIT_ E 203
REPLY TO MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176
ATTENTION OF
Regulatory Division
South Permits Branch
Miami Regulatory Office
SAJ- 2011 -03156 (IP -ALS) JAN 2 3 2012
City of Miami Beach
c/o Duncan Ballantyne, Assistant City Manager
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami'Beach;'FL 33.139
Dear Mr. Ballautyne:
Reference is made to your Department of the Army (DA) peniiit application received
on November 02., -2011 to perform work in' or affecting waters of the United States. The- applicant
proposes to remove an existing 10,083 square foot, non - serviceable public fishing pier and
j remove 89 existing piles The applicant also proposes to install a new 10,095 fishing pier
supported by 61 reinforced concrete piles within the footprint of the non-serviceable pier.
1 Canopy is proposed over new structure. Work is proposed in and over US navig _ able waters. The
project has been assigned number SAJ- 2011- 03156(IP -ALS). Please refer to this number in future
correspondence:
The project is located within Government Cut, adjacent to. an existing jetty, at 1
Washington Avenue, legally`descrilled as lot 6, Block 4, of PB 6 -77, in Section 10, .Township 54
South;'Range 42 East, Miami Beach, Miami -Dade County, FT. 33139 (Folio # 02- 4210 -000-
0040).
The Corps, National Marine Fisheries_ Habitat Conservation Division (NMFS HCD),, and Atkins
communicated via a _ call dated January 12, 2012. The following items were
discussed:
The December 2011 Avoidance and Minimization Plan (Plan) proposes stony coral relocation to
one of two sites:
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1. Either to rip rap at the Port of Miami Pilot Station,
2. or to 5 artificial reef modules deployed at "Port of Miami -A" artificial reef site.
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Atkins indicated that the Port of Miami pilot station is the primary choice as conditions at the
.- pilot station more. closely approximate those_ of South Point Park-Pier. - However, -the ;Port of
Miami has not granted written authorization to allow coral relocation on its property. Therefore;
proposal at the Miami -Dade County's artificial reef site serves as an alternate location,: though`
modules would be deployed in approximately 25 feet of water Your December 201 Plan also .
proposes octocoral relocation to site in government.cut 500 feet west of pier. The coordinates of
1 the octocoral relocation site are as follows:
NW comer: 25.765142,-80.133264
I. SW comer: 25.765060, - 80.133301
. SE comer: 25.764627,-80.132187
NE comer: 25.764702, - 80.132154
NMFS HCD suggested an alternative to the scleractinian coral relocation sites (either the
Pilot Station or the artificial reef site). The Service proposed that both octocorals and
scleractinian corals be relocated to the octocoral relocation site in Government Cut on artificial
reef modules. The Service believes that this location would likely approximate the conditions at
the project location. The Corps: noted artificial reef modules within Government Cut Will
need to be_ coordinated' internally -with Operations Division in relation to the adjacent Federal
Chanel. A relocation site. at this location may also need to be coordinated with the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection. (FDEP) for a submerged lands lease and Water. Quality
Certification and Coastal Zone Management Actconsistency verification.
National Marine Fisheries HCD .recommended octocoral Relocation of the following
genera:' Gorgonia,.Eunicea, Plexaura, Plexaurella, Muiicea, or Pterogorgia. The Service
recommended relocation of all octocorals 10cm height or greater.
The Corps re "quested clarification on boulder relocation per part 3.1.3:3 (Boulder
Relocation Methodology) of the Plan. Specifically, the Corps asked whether boulders would be
removed from the water by crane. NMFS HCD forwarded the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary Soft Coral Reattachment Protocol (April 2009).
NMFS,HCD asked if it is possible to surround any relocated corals in Government Cut -
with turbidity control devices. Corps asked if there is any means, traditional or otherwise, of
surrounding new and derelict pilings with turbidity containment devices during the construction
phase.
The following information will be required to complete our review of the project's
compliance with the Clean Water Act 404(b)(1) Guidelines and Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899..
(Submittals on 8.5" by 11" paper please):
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1. If you'wish to pursue all coral relocation within the Government Cut location, please amend
the Plan to propose this.location.P-lease_include. State Plane. coordinates of -the - outer - edge of any. .
structures immersed at the location.
2. Please amend the plan to verify that all Gorgonia, Eunicea, Plexaura, Plexaurellq Muricea, or
Pterogorgia 10 cm in height or greater will be relocated.
3. Please verify whether you will implement the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Soft
Coral Reattachment Protocol (April 2009) for octocorals. Please -amend Avoidance and
Minimization Plan accordingly.
4. Please investigate the feasibility of turbidity barriers surrounding coral relocation within
Government Cut. Please investigate alternative turbidity containment devices for pile removal
and driving at the project site.
5. Please provide a geotechnical report of the project location if available.
6. If you - pursue the alternate coral relocation site within government Cut, please provide a
survey, noting. the Iocation and coverage of any resources. In order to ensure that relocation
efforts do not impact existing resources, please ensure that an alternate relocation plan locates
any artificial reef modules away from them.
As your request is considered incomplete, no action will be taken on it until the above
requested information has-been received. We request you provide this information within 30
days. If no response is received, we will assume you have no further interest in obtaining a DA
permit and the application will be deactivated in 30 days. Such action will constitute final action
by the DA.
You p are cautioned that work performed in any waters of the United States, including
wetlands, or tidally influenced waters without a DA permit -could subject you to enforcement
action. Receipt of a permit from the South Florida Watei Management District, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, or Miami -Dade County does not relieve you from the
requirement for obtaining a DA permit for the work described in your application, pri or to
commencing work.
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Attachments:
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Soft Coral Reattachment Protocol (April 2009)
CC:
William Pitcher, P.E..
Project Manager, Atkins
2001 Northwest 107' Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
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Stacey Roberts (via email: stacey.robertsQatkirsglobal.com�
Adam Gelber (via email: Adam.Gelber(�atkinsglobal.corg
FDEP (via email: Gina.Chiello @dep.state.fl.us)
DERM (via email: Hil1A1@miamidade.gov)
NMFS HCD (via email: 3ocelyn.Karaszia@noaa.gov)
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Soft Coral Transplanting Protocol: DRAFT F .
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(compiled by Bill Goodwin, Lauri MacLaughlin, Alice Stratton) (April 6, 20 09)
Soft Coral Removal Protocol:.
Removal Te6fiique:
• Chip gorgonians and.seafans (i.e.,- Gorgonia ventalina) with a small section of cap-
rock (or "live rock ") remaining attached to the holdfast base of the soft coral, in an ideal
situation. Use this rock base to attach cement to, and ultimately to the bottom (i.e., no
Cement/epoxy.y touches the. holdfast tissue surfaces).
• Ensure that gorgomans attached to a piece of "live rock" remain intact, or keep the
whole piece of live rock attached to the bottom of the holdfast, in the instance where the
colony is found in this condition, (i.e., don't chip any rock off the base of the colony).
• Get as much of the holdfast base during removal, especially from a vertical seawall
surface, or ideally get the whole base where possible (especially in the case of Gorgonia
ventalina or seafans)
• It is suggested that one disregards those seafans (i.e., Gorgonia ventalina) without a
. base, or without exhibiting at least one central "spine" or rib (see. below)
• It is also. suggested to refrain from rescuing seafans (i.e., Gorgonia ventalina) or
gorgonians that are diseased or have fire coral (Wzllepora alcicornis) encrusting much of
the colony
_> Precautions Lessons Learned:
a) transplants'. of seafans (i.e., Gorgonia ventalina) that did not have a single.spine failed
to survive and very low success rates were attributed in'part to the lack of a distinct spine;
b) low success rates were also attributed to the use of very small pieces of seafans that
had been "carved" out of larger, parent colonies; these small transplants became algae-
covered in,pretty short order;
(HBOI Research seafan restoration pilot study at the Maitland restoration site K. Gaines)
c) the'Iarger the seafan the better, orientation is quite important, having a strong spine is
vital;
U424NIS Research at Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs, Key Largo, A. Stratton)
d). the seafan's (i.e., Gorgonia ventalina) flexibility is centric to the holdfast base due to
its large and rigid surface area.
Branehing Soft Corals (`Bushy - types" of gorgonians; other than seafans) .
When working with branching soft corals, it is not always necessary to have a base, and .
transplantation is likely to be successful, even though lacking this feature;
_> branching soft corals are more flexible throughout the entire colony, so they are a bit
easier; they still have the surface area, but have more give or flex.
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Soft -Coral Reattachment Protocol:
Propagation Proiects
- When working with gorgonian clippings from a parent colony, clippings create.their own
holdfasts within months (relatively promptly), with very little adverse reaction to the
epoxy. This may be appropriate in cases where gorgonians have been rolling around at an
old injury site for a few months, with dead and healthy parts on the colony.
a) Strip the tissue off the base axis prior to reattachment. Use a surgical scalpel or dive
knife to make. a circular incision around the base axis, approximately 5 cm above the
base, then.strip offthe'tissue below. This is ideal for more robust, thick tissue species
(sea rods). It will prevent a loose attachment after tissue has died away under the
adhesive. .
b) Insert stripped axis into a hole, crevice or cement/epoxy attachment. medium.
c) Apply epoxies judiciously; or iii very limited contact with live tissue.
d) Non -fan gorgomans are easier to reattach because orientation is not an issue and they
set faster since there is little to no drag on the surface area.
e) Live tissue covered with epoxy /cement may die, resulting in a loosened attachment .
point.
(FKNMS Research at Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs,, Key Largo, Alice Stratton;
NOVA University Masteis Research on Gorgonian Transplantation Techniques, Vanessa,
Brinkhuis)
Low to Mod'ea�ate Energy Environments Low Current, some Surge — vessel
wake; surge's, wave (seawall, channel settings) or in shallow waters.
These may involve relocations from horizontal to vertical growth orientation.
Crevice or Solution Hole Re- Attachment Strate
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1) Locate solution holes or crevices, appropriate depression depths should be considered
relative to the size of gorgonian colony and holdfast. These may not be available at sites.
Z) Removed sediment or small pieces of rock by wire brush, or hand - fanning in holes.
3) Place holdfast base or "live- rock" base of g onian in the prepared hole, and cement
or epoxy into place' Consider holdfast "entombing" issues discussed below.
4) Re -visit to check on stability, test attachment after adhesive sets up.
(FKNMS & CES "The Shores" Condos Cock coral relocation, Plantation Key, L.
McLaughlin; a protected, no current, low surge environment0
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Concrete Cut Nail Attachment Method: Stabilize gorgonians utilizing a concrete cut
nail hammered through the holdfast to provide temporary support for attaching soft coral
to benthos until cement/epoxy sets up. This method does not require stainless steel nails.
Precautions. Lessons Learned
• Use with precaution as this method may tear up the seafan (i.e., Gorgonia ventalina) or
gorgonian's holdfasts, as it has been found to split the holdfast base, or otherwise chew
them up.
(FKNMS & Bill Baggs State Park, Cape FL soft coral relocation project, Bill Goodwin,
pers. comms)
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• In past restoration projects off South Florida , large healthy colonies with a holdfast
that _were - attached by _driving nails through the existing holdfast, (putting. attachment -
material around the base to anchor), generally break off or fall over, 'due to too much drag
i on these larger colonies in heavy current conditions.
(NOVA University Masters Research on Gorgonian Transplantation Techniques,
Vanessa Brinkhuis)
Cut Nail and Tie -Down Stabilization Technique: Stabilize gorgonians utilizing.cut
nails and tie -downs installed adjacent to and at the base of the colony; to serve as a
temporary holding method to support corals until- cement/epoxy can set. This method is
suggested moderate current or wave energy settings.
1) Cut -nails are installed immediately adjacent to base of colony; (Cut -nails are cheap
and they last, but are only intended for temporary stabilization; this does not requite
stainless steel; case - hardened steel cut nails have been suggested here).
2) Use wire (monile) or plastic cable ties strapped onto the cut -nails to hold the seafan or
gorgonian'base in place until the epoxy or cement attachment medium is setting,
providing stability or support to hold the fan in place.
3) The seafan's (i.e.; Gorgonia ventalina) flexibility is centric to the holdfast base due to
it's large and rigid surface area of the fan, so orientation to the oncoming currents should
be considered while setting its position during transplanting.
4) These methods are suggested specifically for application in situations where you're up
against wave action, or heavy surge at sites (i.e., as opposed to holding it in place'until it
sets).
5) The attachment materials may be removed after set, or may remain in place until they
corrode away.
(FKNMS & Bill Baggs State Park, Cape FL soft coral relocation project, Bill Goodwin,
pers. comms).
High Energy Environments: Heavy Current, Surge; Wave Energy
large ship traffic wakes or surge, ripping-fides or currents
At times, especially in deeper water depths, large seafans and gorgonians needto be
reattached, such as the case of cable scar or dredging injuries. Seafans or gorgonians in
excess of 12 -18 inches tall are difficult to stabilize until the adhesive has a chance to
cure.
Support Pin/Rod, and Tie -Down Stabilization Technique: Stabilize large or tall
gorgonians utilizing rebar and tie -downs installed adjacent to and at the'base of larger
colonies, to serve as a temporary holding method to support corals until cement or epoxy
j - adhesives can set. This method is suggested for heavy or strong current, and high energy
settings.
1) No. 3 rebar (approx. 3/8 ") are installed immediately adjacent to base of colony to be
reattached, intended for use as temporary stabilization in high current conditions.
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Note: Sections of rebar are cut to fit the dimensions of the colonies; 12 -18 inches in
. _ length_is- suggested -for - tall - colonies;- this -does not tsequire- stainless -steel rods..— � - - - -- - - -- - --
2) Rebar or tall stakes are then driven halfway into the bottom, to allow for an -
appropriate height that will achieve support for gorgonians; feel free to adjust based on
the size of the colony.
3) Use athin steel wire or plastic cable ties to secure the seafan or gorgonian.inplace,
providing stability or support to the colony. This technique may facilitate your ability to
keep the. colony in.a more vertical position during the adhesive curing - process.
4) The seafan's (i.e., Gorgonia venfalina) flexibility is centric to the holdfast'base due to
it's large and rigid surface area of the fan, so orientation to the oncoming currents should
be considered-while setting its position during transplanting.
5) The attachment materials may be removed after set, or upon return for monitoring. .
6) These methods are suggested specifically for application in situations where you're up
against high wave action, high currents, or heavy.surge but all size specifications can be
modified or varied based on the size of colonies to be reattached and the site conditions.
(Suggested by Callaway Marine Technologies, Inc. for the Breaker's Reef Cable Scar
volunteer restoration project, Charles Callaway, pets. comets., December =March 2009)
7) Options:. Alternative Methods Applied
Drill one or more holes in the base of a seafan holdfast, install cut -nails or pins, apply
adhesive (in this -case, -2 -part Liquid Roc epoxy) and place a weight -belt around the base
to secure the colony until the adhesive is cured. Drilling holes prior.to installation of
pins, prevents or minimi fracturing,of the seafan's holdfast.
(Suggested-. by Applied Technologies and Management, Inc., Breaker's Reef Cable Injury
volunteer restoration, William Fay, pers. comms.,.December -March 2009.)
Seafan and Gorgonians Attachment Site Preparation:
Utilize methods for stony coral re- attachment: brush and clean substrate or hole to clear
area of sediment,: loose rocks, sessile organisms (sponge, algae, etc.); repeat process on
seafan holdfast base, if present. You may refer to FKNMS protocols for coral rescue and
reattachment, provided during trainings.
Instances where soft corals have been wedged into crevices or holes without site preps or
adhesives, have also resulted in successful reattachments.
(Suggested- by team members of the Breaker's Reef Cable Scar volunteer restoration
project, Bill Fay /ATM, pers. comms., December -March 2009 .)
Seafan and Gorgonians Re Attachment Methods Options:
1) Make a base that mimics the way a coral was attached originally — glob of cement or
epoxy placed underneath holdfast, preferably not encasing the live tissue growth edge.
2) Place a cement/epoxy glob under the "live- rock" base to which the seafan or soft coral
is attached, this being the ideal scenario.
3) Place cement/epoxy glob around and encasing the base or "entombing" the entire hold-
fast of the coral. This method has been utilized in cases where there is minimal or no
holdfast available, or when corals are wedged into a small crevice or solution hole to
stabilize the colony until the attachment medium has time to set.
Precautions, Lessons Learned
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PIease note that this method can cause the growing edge of the holdfast to die back and
recede; which may_significandy_ decrease_ the health and-survival-rates-of .gprgomans_
Loss of attachment point may result. Holdfasts seem to extend pretty readily from or
beyond the growing edge., so in cases where this appears to provide an option, avoid
encasing growing tissue edges.
(FKNMS Rese arch- at. Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs, Key Largo, Alice Stratton)
•` Two -part epoxies works best for reattachment. Gorgonians attached With -
ith epoxy have
greater holdfast formation and form their own attachment better than :those attached with
cement.
e Cement works well on more robust species like sea rods and sea whips; including
Eunicea, Muricea Plexaura. However, cement bums gorgonian tissue it comes into
contact with.. Gorgonians with thicker tissue, (rods), seem to heal better than thin tissue
whips or plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp.).
e Cement is very abrasive, gorgonians attached with cement tend to break off near their
base due to-the abrasion -from cement to the axis,-especially due to wavelsurge action.
(NOVA University Masters Research on Gorgonian Transplantation Techniques,
Vanessa Brinkhuis)
West Palm Beach Orphan Injuries & Strong Current Conditions
= If gorgonians have been rolling around for several months, there may be dead- areas and
healthy parts_ viable for transplantation. Salvage healthy areas by taking clippings
(approx. 25 cm) off larger colonies that transplanting these to the reef..Follow
Propagation protocols above.
(NOVA University Masters Research on Gorgonian Transplantation Techniques,
Vanessa Brinkhuis)
NOTE These methods are offered as guidance for soft coral -and gorgoman
reattachment, and they are not intended to be the only methods available to conduct
restoration'for - these species. We encourage your comments and recommendations for
innovative and adaptive ideas on how these guidelines might be improved, as they evolve
over time, in an adaptive management approach.
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Research and Development Questions
Orphan groundings or injunes create opportunities to trying different techniques,
particularly when site is going to be monitored. These questions are based on lessons
learned by the FKNMS and members of the Breaker's Reef Cable Injury restoration.
1) Instances where soft corals have been wedged into crevices or holes without site preps
or adhesives, have reportedly resulted in successful reattachments. Methods may be
adjusted to try different techniques and combination's, then monitored to determine if
i colonies re- attach naturally once re -set.
i.e., cut- nail/tie down method, or wedging method
Precautions: Some cement/epoxy may be required, and this method may for small
_colonies. or- clippings, but it may take large or whole colonies many_months for natural
growth to be strong enough to stabilize.
(FKNMS Research at Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs, Key Largo, A. Stratton)
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2) Does "-.entombing'.' or encasing the gorgonian holdfast bum the tissue at the coral base?
Gorgonians have been observed to be eaten up by disease: or tissue recession during
FKNMS.restoration efforts;... -
Precautions, Lessons Learned: "entombing" is the technique used at Alec Owen
Maitland restoration site, with lots of mortality resulting such that an assumption was
made that cement chemical reactions_ may have. compromised the coral health;
alternatively all corals re- attached at the Bill Baggs /Cape,FL site were done this way and
did fine using same "entombing" technique.
General sentiment: Don'tEntomb.
TKNMS Research. at Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs, Key Largo, Alice Stratton)
3) Does the corrosion, iron -oxide overtime have a negative impact to the coral
reattached?
Lessons Learned: In limited - Sanctuary Program experience, holdfasts are, relatively
impervious to, small "toxic " - substances.
(FKNMS..Research at Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs, Key. Largo, A. Stratton ;.
FKNMS & Bill Baggs State_ Park, Cape TL soft coral relocation project, Bill- Goodwin,
pers. comms)
4) Is it useful to "season" cut nails in salt water for a period, prior'to installation?
Questions raised regarding algae recruitment to nails that may be invasive to corals or
compete with the coral.
(FKNMS: Research at Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs, Key. Largo, A. Stratton,
FKNMS & Bill Baggs, State Park, Cape FL soft coral relocation project and the Alec
Owen Maitland VG restoration projects, Bill Goodwin,, pers.comms)
Case Studies
Cape FL Project: based on a project at Bill Baggs State Pazk, Cape FL soft coral
relocation prof ect (Bill Goodwin, Harold Hudson),
- a lot of soft coral, over 550 corals of which 2 /3rds we're soft corals, including big
colonies;
- not high current but exposed seawall to Biscayne Bay vessel traffic, waves refracting,'
surge -y and washer- machine like, shallow.
- chipped from vertical growth on seawall within the Bill Baggs State Park
Alec Owen Maitland Vessel Grounding Restoration project
(Bill Goodwin, pers. comms)
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Gorgonian Propagation and Restoration Research: based on Masters degree research
at Three Sisters and Molasses Reefs,_ Key. Largo, -(Alice Stratton)
NOVA University Masters Research on Gorgonian Transplantation Techniques
(Vanessa Brinkhuis)
"The Shores" Condos Dock Relocation: based on project bayside Plantation Key,
protected, no current, low surge (Lauri McLaughlin, Phil Frank/CES)
- dozen starlet corals and knobby star corals ( Siderastrea radians, Solenastrea hyades)
- half dozen gorgonians, Pseudopterogorgia americana)
Breaker's Reef Orphan Cable Scar injury restoration: volunteer "grass- roots"
restoration project to repair over 100 stony and soft corals after an unidentified cable scar
injury at Breaker's Reef off the City of West Palm Beach, (William Fay /Applied
Technology & Management, Inc., Charles Callaway /Callaway Marine Technologies, Inc.,
Pat Zuloaga & Lisa Canty/Tetra Tech, Inc., with support from Carmen Vare/Palm Beach
County, Paul Fitzgerald/Pinnacle Group, Inc. and Lauri MacLaughlin/FKNMS,
December 08- March 08)
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