While jellyfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico have been increasing for over a decade, unusually large numbers of adult jellyfish were present in the northern Gulf of Mexico during the late summer of 2000. The native jellies, such as ...

The Arroyo Colorado is one of the more complex watercourses in Texas. From its headwaters to its mouth, it has been extensively modified by the activities of man, which is reflected in both its hydrology and water quality. Watershed activities ...

The objective of this research is to provide ecosystem managers with methylmercury degradation rate data from a number of study sites that represent a diversity of hydrologic and nutrient regimes common to the Everglades. Further, our focus is on better ...

The overall objective of the proposed research is to quantify the key microbial processes regulating mineralization and bioavailability of carbon and soil nutrients in Everglades soils. The experimental approach proposed in this research will provide predictive capability on the influence ...

Executive Summary

Coastal and marine planners and managers are faced with a complex environment in which to make difficult decisions about habitat conservation and resource management. Given this complexity and recognizing the vastness of the marine environment for which the ...