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Description:
Author(s):
Fonseca, Mark S.
Title:
Comparative analysis of the functioning of disturbed and undisturbed coral reef and seagrass ecosystems in the Tortugas [electronic resource]. Phase I, Establishing a baseline : progress report #6 for NOAA ship Ferrel, cruises FE-01-10-BL and FE-01-10-BL [sic], 17 June 2001-01 July 2001, 08 July 2001-21 July 2001 / submitted by Mark S. Fonseca ; approved by Donald E. Hoss, Gary C. Matlock ; U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean service, Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research.
Imprint:
Beaufort, N.C. : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research, 2002.
General Note:
Title from title screen (viewed Dec. 23, 2005).
"August 6, 2001."
Type Period Note:
Progress report.
Abstract:
"In July 2001, the Tortugas Ecological Reserve (TER) was established. It included two components: Tortugas North and Tortugas South. Tortugas North is approximately 91nm 2 and covers the northern half of Tortugas Bank, Sherwood Forest, the pinnacle reefs north of the bank, and extensive low relief areas in the 15-40 m depth range. The latter low relief areas have received little assessment yet the comprise 70% of the reserve area. Tortugas South is approximately 60 nm 2 and encompass Riley's Hump as well as deep water habitats to the south which are reported to provide critical habitat for several snapper species, snowy grouper, tilefish, and golden crab. The implementation of this reserve has provided an excellent opportunity for NOAA to investigate the effects of human disturbance (e. g., elimination of consumptive sampling and physical impacts) on the functioning of coral reef and deepwater algal and seagrass ecosystems... In support of this research, the NOAA Ship Ferrel arrived in Key West, FL on 16 June 2001 to support research objectives of the CCFHR and collaborators (CCMA, CSC, FMRI, NURC, USF) in the Dry Tortugas Ecological Reserve. This marked the first three legs of a four week excursion for the Ferrel. A total of twenty-sevel scientists representing five federal and state institutions participated."--Introduction.
Corporate Name:
Ferrel (Ship). Cruise (FE-01-10-BL : 2001)
Ferrel (Ship). Cruise (FE-01-11-BL : 2001)
Topical Term:
Corals Habitat Florida Dry Tortugas.
Seagrasses Habitat Florida Dry Tortugas.
Algae Habitat Florida Dry Tortugas.
Benthos Florida Dry Tortugas.
Coral reefs and islands Florida Dry Tortugas.
Biotic communities Florida Dry Tortugas.
Habitat conservation Florida Dry Tortugas.
Underwater exploration Habitat Florida Dry Tortugas.
Ocean bottom Florida Dry Tortugas.
Restoration ecology Florida Dry Tortugas.
Geographic Name:
Dry Tortugas (Fla.) Environmental conditions.
Personal Name:
Hoss, Donald E.
Matlock, Gary C.
Corporate Name:
Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research (U.S.)
Access Information:
| Library | Location | Call Number | Type | Copies |
| NOAA Central Library, Silver Spring, MD | DIGITIZING | GB465.F6 F6 no.6 | BOOK | 1
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