A Landscape-Scale Seagrass Model for Florida Bay
Madden C. 2005. A Landscape-Scale Seagrass Model for Florida Bay. Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. MOD00-1. Everglades National Park/South Florida Natural Resources Center
Final Report. Historically, the seagrasses of Florida Bay provided important habitat for a bevy of marine life and contributed to the clarity of the bay's waters. Water management practices in south Florida, however, have resulted in changes to the physical and chemical workings of the bay. In recent years, the area has experienced a significant loss of seagrass, and scientists continue to closely investigate possible linkages. The ongoing effort to restore the Florida Everglades relies upon predictive modeling to simulate effects of proposed projects. This CESI-funded project develops a model to simulate patterns of seagrass dynamics in response to changes in Florida Bay. Madden, Christopher. 2005. Development and Application of Ecosystem Process Models of Seagrass Communities in Florida Bay. Final Report for the National Park Service. Cooperative Agreement with South Florida Water Management District. Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Madden, Christopher
- Date of Issue
- 2005-08
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- CESI, everglades, Florida Bay, Landscape, Modeling, Restoration, Seagrass
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Estuarine Communities , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Vegetation Complex