Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science - Tampa Bay Study - Characterization of Tidal Wetlands
Open-File Report
2005-1174
By: Carole McIvor
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Abstract
Tidal wetlands in Tampa Bay, Florida, consist of mangrove forests and salt marshes. Wetlands buffer storm surges, provide fish and wildlife habitat, and enhance water quality through the removal of water-borne nutrients and contaminants. Substantial areas of both mangroves and salt marshes have been lost to agricultural, residential, and industrial development in this urban estuary. Wetlands researchers are characterizing the biological components of tidal wetlands and examining the physical factors such as salinity, tidal flushing, and sediment deposition that control the composition of tidal wetland habitats. Wetlands restoration is a priority of resource managers in Tampa Bay. Baseline studies such as these are needed for successful restoration planning and evaluation.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science - Tampa Bay Study - Characterization of Tidal Wetlands |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2005-1174 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20051174 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 2005 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 2 p. |
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