Effects of Hurricanes Erin and Opal on the Distribution and Status of Amphibians and Reptiles of the Gulf Islands National Seashore
Seigel RA, Horn BD, Seigel NA. 1997. Effects of Hurricanes Erin and Opal on the Distribution and Status of Amphibians and Reptiles of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Department of Biological Sciences - Southeastern Louisiana University. Hammond, LA
This report provides a historical review of pre- and post- Hurricane Erin and Opal projects conducted between 1993 and 1996 at GUIS by Southeastern Louisiana University, Department of Biology. The program studies the amphibian and reptile populations at Ft. Pickens, Naval Live Oaks, and Horn Island. Seventeen species of amphibians and 36 species of reptiles were identified, with a combined total population of 7,394 animals. The report concludes that the storm-impact on the total habitat was relatively minor. The most notable changes were damage to large trees, destruction of the Visitor Array and Beaver Pond sites, and damage to small pines. The report includes tables listing common names for species composition and species abundance. As regards amphibians and reptiles, the report concludes that there was also a relatively minor storm-impact on these populations.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Seigel, Richard; Horn, Brian; Seigel, Nadia
- Date of Issue
- 1997-09
- Publisher
- Department of Biological Sciences - Southeastern Louisiana University
- Units
- GUIS
- Keywords
- Amphibians (Amphibia), Animal Studies, Gulf Islands National Seashore FL - MS, Habitats, Hurricane Erin, Hurricane Opal, Hurricanes, Impacts, Management, Reptiles (Reptilia)