| Abstract: | To study how Tampa Bay, Florida, has changed over time, the prehistorical conditions and natural variations in the bay environment are being evaluated. These variations can be tracked by examining the sediments that have accumulated in and around the bay. The prehistorical record, which pre-dates settlers‘ arrival in the Tampa Bay area around 1850, provides a baseline with which to compare and evaluate the magnitude and effects of sea-level, climate, biological, geochemical, and man-made changes. These data also are valuable for planning and conducting projects aimed at restoring wetlands and other estuarine habitats to their original state. In addition, the data provide a basis for judging efforts to improve the health of the bay. |
| Genre: | USGS Numbered Series |
| ProdID: | 74333 |
| Citation Author: | Edgar, Terry |
| Citation Contributing Office: | U.S. Geological Survey |
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| Citation Language: | ENGLISH |
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| Citation LatN: | 0280000 |
| Citation LatS: | 0273000 |
| Citation LonE: | -0822000 |
| Citation LonW: | -0825000 |
| Citation Month: | Jan |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 2 p. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Citation Series: | Open-File Report |
| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 2005-1016 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science - Tampa Bay Study - Historical and Prehistorical Record of Tampa Bay Environments; 2005; OFR; 2005-1016; Edgar, Terry |
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| Citation Year: | 2005 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science - Tampa Bay Study - Historical and Prehistorical Record of Tampa Bay Environments; 2005; OFR; 2005-1016; Edgar, Terry |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/usgs_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://dl.cr.usgs.gov/net_prod_download/public/gom_net_pub_products/DOC/OFR_2005-1016_Edgar.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 2005 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey |
