Seagrass biodiversity in the Indian River Lagoon

Member of
HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Dawes, Clinton J.
Hanisak, M. Dennis
Kenworthy, W. Judson
Publisher
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
Date Issued
1995
Note

The seagrass communities of the Indian River Lagoon have been shown to support a diverse epiphytic and drift macroalgal flora and function as a habitat, nursery and food source for epifauna, macrobenthos. and manatees. Given the ecological importance of seagrasses. a high priority for management of the Indian River Lagoon must include protection and enhancement of these communities. Selection of beds for management should consider ecological function of the species. biodiversity of associated fauna. and the level of continued anthropogenic impacts.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
9 p.
Subject (Topical)
Seagrasses
Seagrasses --Florida --Indian River (Lagoon)
Seagrasses --Ecology
Seagrasses --Habitat
Aquatic plants
Estuarine plants
Identifier
3172863
Additional Information
The seagrass communities of the Indian River Lagoon have been shown to support a diverse epiphytic and drift macroalgal flora and function as a habitat, nursery and food source for epifauna, macrobenthos. and manatees. Given the ecological importance of seagrasses. a high priority for management of the Indian River Lagoon must include protection and enhancement of these communities. Selection of beds for management should consider ecological function of the species. biodiversity of associated fauna. and the level of continued anthropogenic impacts.
This manuscript is available at http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/bms and may be cited as: Dawes, C. J., Hanisak, D., & Kenworthy, W. J. (1995). Seagrass biodiversity in the Indian River Lagoon. Bulletin of Marine Science, 57(1), 59-66.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #1057.
Date Backup
1995
Date Text
1995
Date Issued (EDTF)
1995
Extension


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IID
FADT3172863
Issuance
single unit
Person Preferred Name

Dawes, Clinton J.

creator

Physical Description

pdf
9 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172863
Title Plain
Seagrass biodiversity in the Indian River Lagoon
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172863
Origin Information

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
1995
single unit
Title
Seagrass biodiversity in the Indian River Lagoon
Other Title Info

Seagrass biodiversity in the Indian River Lagoon