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January 1, 2003

Mass tree mortality leads to mangrove peat collapse at Bay Islands, Honduras after Hurricane Mitch

We measured sediment elevation and accretion dynamics in mangrove forests on the islands of Guanaja and Roatan, Honduras, impacted by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 to determine if collapse of underlying peat was occurring as a result of mass tree mortality. Little is known about the balance between production and decomposition of soil organic matter in the maintenance of sediment elevation of mangrove f

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Donald R. Cahoon, P. Hensel, J. Rybczyk, K.L. McKee, C.E. Proffitt, B.C. Perez

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

January 1, 2003

A pre-vegetated mat technique for the restoration of submersed aquatic vegetation

Communities of submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV) provide critical habitat for wintering waterfowl and many commercially important fish species. Submersed aquatic vegetation also helps minimize storm damage by reducing wave action and stabilizing sediments, and they improve water quality by sequestering nutrients and contaminants (Zieman and Zieman 1989).

Authors

R.G. Boustany

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

January 1, 2003

A survey of estuarine submerged aquatic vegetation in the northern Gulf coast

The status of submerged aquatic vegetation along the northern Gulf of Mexico is of concern because of its role in the ecology and economy of the coast. Recent studies by U.S. Geological Survey scientists help assess the factors that contribute to SAV distribution and health.

Authors

J. Carter

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

January 1, 2003

Evaluating the post-release success of rehabilitated manatees in Florida, 1973-2002

Abstract not supplied at this time

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R. Bonde, L. Keith, L. Ward, J. Reid, T. Pitchford, C. Deutsch, M. Ross, J. Valade, N. Adimey

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

January 1, 2003

Habitat destruction and alteration. Historical trends and future prospects for amphibians

Abstract not supplied at this time

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C. K. Dodd, L. L. Smith

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

January 1, 2003

Turquoise water, silver palms and fluorescent green Leiocephalus

Abstract not supplied at this time

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C. K. Dodd

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

January 1, 2003

Conservation

Abstract not supplied at this time

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C. K. Dodd

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

December 31, 2002

Redhead: Aythya americana

No abstract available.

Authors

Marc C. Woodin, Thomas C. Michot

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

December 31, 2002

Managing agricultural wetlands for waterbirds in the coastal regions of Louisiana, U.S.A.

Rice and/or crawfish are cultivated in over 225,000 ha of shallow earthen impoundments within 160 km of the Gulf of Mexico along the coast of Louisiana. The region includes both the Gulf Coastal Plain and Prairie and the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Annual loss of 4,475 ha of coastal wetlands in Louisiana due to subsidence, erosion, and rising sea level has significantly reduced desirable fresh

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J.V. Huner, Clinton W. Jeske, Wayne Norling

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

December 31, 2002

Water depth tolerances of dominant tree island species: What do we know?

Common woody species growing on tree islands in the Water Conservation Areas of South Florida include redbay, sweetbay, coastal-plain willow, wax myrtle, dahoon holly, cocoplum, pond-apple, red maple, cypress, gumbo-limbo, strangler fig and buttonbush. Very little is known about the flooding tolerance of most of these species. In this paper, we review flooding impact studies, describe the most com

Authors

William H. Conner, Thomas W. Doyle, Daniel Mason

Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

December 31, 2002