Abiotic and Biotic Influences on Current and Historic Distributions of Oyster Reefs
Implementing Organization
The University of Southern Mississippi/Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MS DEQ)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$625,000
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
The goal of this project is to identify differences in abiotic and biotic stressors at current and historic oyster reef sites, to better understand oyster reef health and to inform management regarding the best places and practices to improve oyster reef restoration strategies.
Contact
Marc Slattery(662) 915-1053
slattery@olemiss.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None