Continuous Light Light Monitoring in Florida Bay
Carlson P, Yarbro L, Peterson B, Davis J. 2002. Continuous Light Light Monitoring in Florida Bay. Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. MON99-5. Everglades National Park/South Florida Natural Resources Center
Final Report. Several species of seagrasses inhabit the relatively shallow coastal waters of south Florida. Like their terrestrial brethren, these flowering plants require an abundance of sunlight to fuel photosynthesis. Thanks to their importance as both habitat and food, protecting seagrasses is of vital importance in preserving the overall health of life in nearshore waters. As Everglades restoration moves forward, there is a need to evaluate how management actions will affect the availability of light in seagrass communities. This CESI-funded project funded four years of continuous light monitoring in Florida Bay. The results yield a dataset of importance to seagrass modeling, and provided insight into the effects of storm disturbances and algal blooms. Carlson, Paul, Laura Yarbro, Brad Peterson, Jenny Davis. 2002. Continuous Light Monitoring in Florida Bay: Completion Report for the Period November 1998-June 2002. NPS Interagency Agreement with USGS. Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Carlson, Paul; Yarbro, Laura; Peterson, Brad; Davis, Jenny
- Date of Issue
- 2002-12
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Assessment, CERP, CESI, Estuarine, everglades, Light, Monitoring, Restoration, Seagrass
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Air and Climate | Air Quality | Visibility and Particulate Matter , Ecological Framework: Water | Hydrology | Surface Water Dynamics , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Estuarine Communities