Gulf-wide assessment of habitat use and habitat-specific production estimates of nekton in turtlegrass
Implementing Organization
University of Southern Mississippi
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$992,136
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
Monitoring and Observations
Targeted Resources
Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries
Project Description
Seagrass beds serve as habitat for many commercially and recreationally important finfish and shellfish during some stage of their life. In the northern Gulf of Mexico, turtlegrass, a type of seagrass, is a critical foundation species that provides energ
Contact
Kelly M. Darnell228-872-4278
kelly.darnell@usm.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Affiliated Institutions
None