ERS operates a seagrass laboratory where local stocks of Ruppia maritima (widgeon grass) are propagated using a micro-culture technique and reintroduced into the environment for restoration of local seagrass beds; planting areas can be seen during low tide at Project GreenShores in Pensacola Bay. In conjunction with the seagrass laboratory, ERS maintains a seagrass salvage program whereby seagrass that will be impacted from marine construction projects (e.g. docks, pilings, bridges, piers) is removed and transplanted into areas in need of restoration. To date, the micro-propagation laboratory has produced and planted 31,435 propagules of R. maritima within the Pensacola Bay System. The salvage program has transplanted 911 seagrass plugs from 36 marine construction projects and has transplanted these into 19 sites throughout the Florida panhandle.

The ERS Oyster Restoration program (Offer Your Shell To Enhance Restoration; OYSTER), utilizes recycled oyster shell, donated by partner restaurants/seafood suppliers, to restore/create oyster reefs in the Pensacola Bay System. Recycling oyster shell reduces the input of valuable shell into local landfills and utilizes the resource to restore critical oyster habitat. To date the OYSTER program has recycled 173 tons/6,275 bushels from 28 partner restaurants which have built 11 reefs throughout the Florida panhandle.