The Bay Drift Study is investigating how the currents in Biscayne Bay move so that we can better predict how trash and other pollutants are transported. This is a collaborative project between CARTHE, University of Miami Rosenstiel School, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and Frost Science.
Participate on Social Media with the hashtag #BayDrift
Explore drift card release sites by clicking on the arrows!
Bear Cut Preserve
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RSMAS, CARTHE, and MAST Academy are collaborating to release drift cards at Bear Cut Preserve.
Rickenbacker Causeway
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Key Biscayne Presbyterian School and Play & Learn Preschool are collaborating to release drift cards at Rickenbacker Causeway.
Miami River
Image by Daniel Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0, find it here
Miami Waterkeeper is collaborating to release drift cards at Miami River.
Science Barge
Image from Frost Museum facebook page
Frost Science Museum released drift cards from the Miami Science Barge.
South Point Park
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Surfrider Miami is collaborating to release drift cards at South Point Park in South Beach.
Little River
Image by Elvis Ramirez, CC BY-SA 3.0, find it here
Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves partnered with Miami Country Day School to release drift cards at Little River.
Bay Boat 1
Image by RSMAS, UM
CARTHE and the International Seakeepers Society are collaborating to release drift cards aboard a research boat at two locations in the bay.
Bay Boat 2
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CARTHE and the International Seakeepers Society are collaborating to release drift cards aboard a research boat at two locations in the bay.