However, the interesting concept at play here is the recent installation of an underwater coral trail completed by the San Juan Bay Estuary Program. The installation aims to raise awareness of the diverse plant & wildlife communities inhabiting the (now-connected) grassland and bottom communities in the SJ lagoon. This trail was formed by the linear placement of modular concrete reef forms, within which vegetation grows + fish thrive! The forms are still young (and thus so are growths) but the trail beautifully highlights the importance of underwater understanding for all people & the possibility of implementation in public parks.
There's a tiny public park down my street called Playito del Condado (or the little Condado beach). It's a blue-water lagoon between the Condado & Viejo San Juan Islands, barred by volcanic stone-formations on the Atlantic side and the arched-Condado bridge by the bay. It's still, clear and centrally located - perfect for locals and tourists alike! However, the interesting concept at play here is the recent installation of an underwater coral trail completed by the San Juan Bay Estuary Program. The installation aims to raise awareness of the diverse plant & wildlife communities inhabiting the (now-connected) grassland and bottom communities in the SJ lagoon. This trail was formed by the linear placement of modular concrete reef forms, within which vegetation grows + fish thrive! The forms are still young (and thus so are growths) but the trail beautifully highlights the importance of underwater understanding for all people & the possibility of implementation in public parks. for more info please visit: estuario.org and water.epa.gov
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