Modeling mangrove forest migration along the southwest coast of Florida under climate change
June 1, 2003
Mangrove forests dominate in the intertidal zones of the tropical extent of the coast about the Gulf of Mexico, USA. Global climate change forecasts suggest that these coastal forests will be among those ecosystems most immediately threatened by projected increases in sea level and hurricanes. The interactive effects of environmental conditions that prevail in these forests and the changes that are likely to occur in a global warming climate may lead to major shifts in forest composition, structure, and function of mangrove ecosystems.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | Modeling mangrove forest migration along the southwest coast of Florida under climate change |
| Authors | Thomas W. Doyle, Garrett F. Girod, Mark A. Books |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 70201525 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |