Education
Since it's incorporation in 1997 the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association (MBARA) has had as part of it misson the task of educating the public on the values of sustainable artificial reef fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico.  The MBARA's website is used by educators as a source for information on sustainable artificial reef fisheries.  The site offers video as well as still photography which is available for an educator to include in curricula.  The MBARA has also hosted marine ecosystem and artificial reef workshops for adults,  as well as for children in public schools allowing many youngsters their first opportunity to get up close and personel with our marine ecosystems.  For additional information about the MBARA's educational program contact Dr. Ron Childs PDF Documents Available for Download Artificial Reef Monitoring in Florida Artificial Reefs The Florida Sea Grant Connection Coastal Artificial Reef Planning Guide Florida Artificial Reef Strategic Plan Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials January 2004 Steps for Reef Deployment in Bay County