Recommendations on establishing a research strategy in the Gulf of Mexico to assess the effects of hurricanes on coastal ecosystems |
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Authors: | Stephen A Bortone |
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Institution: | 1. Marine Laboratory, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, 900A Tarpon Bay Road, 33957, Sanibel, Florida
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Abstract: | Scientists along the Gulf of Mexico and southeastern United States inevitably are asked to investigate the environmental effects
of such extreme natural events as hurricanes. Since the usual post-event sampling strategy is often based upon the application
of a pre-event study design that was not originally intended to evaluate disturbance effects, a hurricane evaluation strategy
is needed that establishes sampling coverage through a broad network. Coupling this evaluation strategy with the refinement
of serval estuarine indicators to assess environmental change will facilitate the evaluation of hurricane effects. Establishing
the sampling network and concomitant protocols requires cooperation among scientists and agencies. Fortunately, the number
and location of existing laboratories and investigations into establishing estuarine indicators is at hand. Developing a sampling
network and protocols will better enable scientists to evaluate the effects of short-term, focused, and intense environmental
disruptions. |
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