Beach-inlet ecosystems of southeastern Florida; a review of ecological research needs and management issues
Nelson WG. 1993. Beach-inlet ecosystems of southeastern Florida; a review of ecological research needs and management issues. Journal of Coastal Research (JCR). (Special Issue No. 18):257-266
Beach-inlet ecosystems of southeastern Florida are a complex, interacting mosaic of ecological subsystems. Major habitat components include near-shore hard and soft bottoms, sand beaches, rubble structure habitats, seagrass beds, and the pelagic zone. The biotic components of beach-inlet ecosystems are briefly described and major research and management needs within each biotic system are proposed. It is proposed that future management plans within these systems need to reflect a more integrated view of the system if biotic integrity is to be adequately maintained.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Nelson, Walter
- Units
- BISC
- Keywords
- Beaches, Ecosystems, Inlets, Management, Physical Sciences, Research & Studies