Estimating combined effects of FL TIG restoration projects in Florida using an end-to-end ecosystem model
Implementing Organization
University of South Florida College of Marine Science
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$272,233
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
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
Project Description
This two-year study will model the cumulative effects of FL TIG-administered restoration projects using an end-to-end ecosystem model GOM Atlantis. This project will be aided by analysis of a spatially expansive monitoring dataset of community composition throughout the entirety of Big Bend seagrass ecosystems. Statistical models will be used to account for fish and invertebrate community effects as a result of restoration of seagrass, oyster, mangrove, macroalgae and salt marsh habitats.
Contact
Dr. Cameron Ainsworth727-710-2915
ainsworth@usf.edu
Project Website
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