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Native plants for effective coastal wetland restoration Native plants for effective coastal wetland restoration
Plant communities, along with soils and appropriate water regimes, are essential components of healthy wetland systems. In Louisiana, the loss of wetland habitat continues to be an issue of major concern. Wetland loss is caused by several interacting factors, both natural and human-induced (e.g., erosion and saltwater intrusion from the construction of canals and levees). Recent...
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Rebecca J. Howard
Nitrogen vs. phosphorus limitation across an ecotonal gradient in a mangrove forest Nitrogen vs. phosphorus limitation across an ecotonal gradient in a mangrove forest
Mangrove forests are characterized by distinctive tree-height gradients that reflect complex spatial, within-stand differences in environmental factors, including nutrient dynamics, salinity, and tidal inundation, across narrow gradients. To determine patterns of nutrient limitation and the effects of nutrient availability on plant growth and within-stand nutrient dynamics, we used a...
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Ilka C. Feller, K.L. McKee, D.F. Whigham, J.P. O’Neill
A genetic survey of Salvinia minima in the southern United States A genetic survey of Salvinia minima in the southern United States
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Paul T. Madeira, Colette C. Jacono, Phil Tipping, Thai K. Van, Ted D. Center
Factors limiting the intertidal distribution of the mangrove species Xylocarpus granatum Factors limiting the intertidal distribution of the mangrove species Xylocarpus granatum
The tree species Xylocarpus granatum is commonly described as occurring in the upper intertidal zone of mangrove forests, but mature trees are occasionally found at lower elevations. In the Utwe River basin, on the Pacific island of Kosrae, we investigated the relative importance of several biotic and abiotic factors that may control the intertidal distribution of X. granatum. Factors we...
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J. A. Allen, K. W. Krauss, R.D. Hauff
Measurement of fecal glucocorticoids in parrotfishes to assess stress Measurement of fecal glucocorticoids in parrotfishes to assess stress
Coral reefs are in decline worldwide from a combination of natural and human forces. The environmental compromises faced by coral reef habitats and their associated fishes are potentially stressful, and in this study we examined the potential for assessing stress levels in coral reef fish. We determined the feasibility of using fecal casts from parrotfishes for remote assessment of...
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J.W. Turner, R. Nemeth, C. Rogers
Evaluating the post-release success of rehabilitated manatees in Florida, 1973-2002 Evaluating the post-release success of rehabilitated manatees in Florida, 1973-2002
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R. Bonde, L. Keith, L. Ward, J. Reid, T. Pitchford, C. Deutsch, M. Ross, J. Valade, N. Adimey
Geographic distribution. Eleutherodactylus planirostris Geographic distribution. Eleutherodactylus planirostris
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Steve A. Johnson, Jennifer S. Staiger, William J. Barichivich
Habitat destruction and alteration. Historical trends and future prospects for amphibians Habitat destruction and alteration. Historical trends and future prospects for amphibians
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C.K. Dodd, L. L. Smith
Flyingfish spawning (Parexocoetus brachypterus) in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico Flyingfish spawning (Parexocoetus brachypterus) in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico
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Philip W. Stevens, C.K. Bennett, J.J. Berg
Seasonal movements, migratory behavior, and site fidelity of West Indian manatees along the Atlantic coast of the United States Seasonal movements, migratory behavior, and site fidelity of West Indian manatees along the Atlantic coast of the United States
The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is endangered by human activities throughout its range, including the U.S. Atlantic coast where habitat degradation from coastal development and manatee deaths from watercraft collisions have been particularly severe. We radio-tagged and tracked 78 manatees along the east coast of Florida and Georgia over a 12-year period (1986-1998). Our...
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C. J. Deutsch, J.P. Reid, R. K. Bonde, Dean E. Easton, H. I. Kochman, T. J. O'Shea
Redhead: Aythya americana Redhead: Aythya americana
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Marc C. Woodin, Thomas C. Michot
Managing agricultural wetlands for waterbirds in the coastal regions of Louisiana, U.S.A. Managing agricultural wetlands for waterbirds in the coastal regions of Louisiana, U.S.A.
Rice and/or crawfish are cultivated in over 225,000 ha of shallow earthen impoundments within 160 km of the Gulf of Mexico along the coast of Louisiana. The region includes both the Gulf Coastal Plain and Prairie and the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Annual loss of 4,475 ha of coastal wetlands in Louisiana due to subsidence, erosion, and rising sea level has significantly reduced...
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J.V. Huner, Clinton W. Jeske, Wayne Norling