Is the Bahia Granda currently functioning as a fishes nursery, and what are the associated resource management implications?
Implementing Organization
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$126,663
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 4: NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
Targeted Resources
Fish/Fish Habitats
Project Description
Managers need to know if the Bahia Grande ecosystem is functioning as a nursery and/or foraging grounds for fish to make informed decisions regarding whether to open Bahia Grande to public use.
Contact
Carlos E. Cintra BuenrostroNone
carlos.cintra@utrgv.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Affiliated Institutions
None