Satellite-based Virtual Buoy Observation Network as Water Quality Support Tool for Oyster Sustainability in Mississippi Sound
Implementing Organization
Mississippi Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$614,994
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Environmental Research
Targeted Resources
Oysters/Reefs
Project Description
Environmental stressors are changing oyster habitats in many ways, and a continuous monitoring system is critical to identify existing and emerging water quality issues for oyster sustainability. This project will establish a new virtual buoy observation network with satellite observations to advance the scientific understanding of water quality changes and trends in oyster reef areas, including the sediment-rich freshwater dynamic (i.e., timing, duration, frequency) and algae blooms in Mississippi Sound.
Contact
Vitor MartinsNone
vmartins@abe.msstate.edu
Project Website
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