Assessment of Hurricane Andrew effects on BNP reef corals
Szmant AM, Miller M, Weil E, Jones E. 1994. Assessment of Hurricane Andrew effects on BNP reef corals. University of Miami; National Park Service
This report summarizes the progress made on the project to measure the effects of Hurricane Andrew on the coral reefs of Biscayne National Park. It gives preliminary data on mean percent cover by algae, soft corals, sponges, hard corals, and other organisms at Fowey Rocks. The report includes data on sediment accumulation and rates at Fowey Rocks, Soldier, Triumph Reef, Bache Shoal, Ball Buoy Reef, and Isa's Reef. Graphs and tables present the data.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Szmant, Alina; Miller, Margret; Weil, Ernesto; Jones, Elizabeth
- Date of Issue
- 1994-11-29
- Publisher
- University of Miami; National Park Service
- Units
- BISC
- Keywords
- Coral, Ecology, Hurricanes, Impacts, Reefs, Sponges (Porifera)