The ecology of Barataria basin, Louisiana: an estuarine profile
Conner WH and Day JW. 1987. The ecology of Barataria basin, Louisiana: an estuarine profile. National Wetlands Research Center, Fish and Wildlife Service. Biological Report 85(713)
This estuarine profile is one of a series of publications concerning estuarine areas of the United States. The purpose of this profile is to synthesize existing information on the BaratariaBasin, Louisiana. The basin is one of the interdistributary sub-estuaries of the Mississippi deltaicplain. Habitats in the basin vary from swamp forest to marine open water. Scientific study of thebasin is important for a number of reasons. The area supports a variety of habitats and is veryproductive. Studies of such an area lead to a better understanding of the ecological functioningof large scale ecosystems. The area is economically valuable. Important activities includecommercial and recreational fishing, hunting, trapping, and forestry. Information is needed toproperly manage and sustain these resources. Finally, there are a number of seriousenvironmental problems in the area. These include wetland deterioration, saltwater intrusion,eutrophication, and toxins. Scientific information can lead to an understanding of both the causesand solutions of these problems.
- Type
- Book
- Authors
- Conner, William; Day, John
- Date of Issue
- 1987-07
- Publisher
- National Wetlands Research Center, Fish and Wildlife Service
- Units
- JELA , WRD
- Keywords
- Aquatic Studies, Benthos, Clemson, human settlement, Hydrology, Impacts, Management, Vegetation Composition