Program Info

Website
http://www.wec.ufl.edu/oysterproject/
Region(s)
NW
Summary
Restoration and research monitoring of several locations within Big Bend AP, primarily around the Cedar Key/Lone Cabbage area. Monitoring results supported and are reported in several publications and a report.
Parameters
counts, density, size
Notes
Application
Publications
Frederick, P., B. Pine, J. Seavey, and L. Sturmer. 2015. Restoring Resilient Oyster Reefs in Florida’s Big Bend.; Frederick, P., Vitale, N., Pine, B., Seavey, J., and L. Sturmer. 2016. Reversing a rapid decline in oyster reefs: effects of durable substrate on oyster populations, elevations, and aquatic bird community composition. Journal of Shellfish Research 35(2):359-367.
Start
2010
End
Current
Frequency
Continuous
Method
GPS and laser level with a marked pole for elevations; 21m x 15.4cm transect and 25cmx25cm quadrat sampling for counts, density, size (sampled both reef surface and bagged shell); mounted timelapse cameras for bird and blue crab surveys; 15-minute CTD sensor data for salinity and temperature.
Discontinuity
Data Location
Data Format

Habitats
Oyster/Oyster Reef
SEACAR Citation
Alternative Citation

indicates priority attributes

Contacts
Peter Frederick

pfred@ufl.edu

Program Extent

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Habitat(s) : Indicator(s) Last Updated File Download

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Managed Areas

Indicators

Indicator
Oyster/Oyster Reef - Density
Oyster/Oyster Reef - Size Class

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