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Description:
Author(s):
Gray, S. C.
Title:
Storm water runoff and sedimentation into coastal bays with coral reefs: Comparisons between developed and underdeveloped watersheds, US Virgin Islands
Publication Date:
2012
Publication Place:
San Diego, CA
Institution:
Marine Science and Environmental Studies Department, University of San Diego
Page(s):
32
Type Period Note:
Final Project Report, 7/1/2009 - 12/31/2011
Abstract:
"In the US Virgin Islands, sediment from storm-water runoff constitutes the largest pollutant of coastal waters by volume and is thought to be the primary cause of coral reef degradation. The research objective of our study was to establish a baseline of data from which to evaluate how development in watersheds on St. John in the USVI have impacted the amount and chemistry of terrestrial runoff and the quantity, quality (type), and spatial variability of sedimentation in bays with reefs. In addition, we proposed to link bay sedimentation to storm-water runoff by conducting storm-water sampling directly above our sediment traps."
Keywords:
watershed
Electronic Access:
Notes:
NOAA award NA09NMF4630116
Grant Number(s):
NA09NMF4630116
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