Influences of Upwelling and Riverine Nutrient Plumes of the Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems of the West Florida Shelf
Implementing Organization
Florida Atlantic University
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$999,664
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
Corals/Coral Reefs
Project Description
The overarching goal of this project is to improve our understanding the dynamics and drivers of nutrient supply and sediment flux over the West Florida Shelf (WFS), and their impacts on water column and benthic productivity. Researchers will undertake a comprehensive multi-disciplinary study that will use preexisting and new information on physical and biological aspects of the WFS ecosystem, combined with physical, geochemical and connectivity models to address our goal. Partnerships with key stakeholders and end-users will aid in disseminating research findings and help improve management decision-making and other conservation efforts.
Contact
Jiang, Mingshun772-242-2254
jiangm@fau.edu
Project Website
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