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Why repair prop scars in a seagrass bed instead of closing the area to boaters?

April 26, 2017area bed boaters closing Prop Repair scars seagrass

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Why repair prop scars in a seagrass bed instead of closing the area to boaters?

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Closing an area prone to scarring prevents further boat damage, but it does not always allow the area to heal. Scars can persist for decades and in many cases, if it’s not repaired, the scar can expand tremendously due to wave and storm action.