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Due to the ecological importance of seagrasses and recent indications
of disease and dieback, we have synthesized existing mapped survey
information concerning the spatial and temporal distribution of seagrass
beds in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey. Over the past four decades, various
government agencies and scientists have surveyed and mapped seagrass
distributions in the bay. These maps were digitized and input to a
Geographic Information System (GIS) to facilitate visual and spatial
pattern analysis.
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Web site updated September 2004 to include the Year 2003 SAV mapping information as part of CRSSA's continuing Coastal Studies and for the Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program; web site updates with support from CRSSA. This SAV web site was originally created by CRSSA in 2002 with funding by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) through the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR) for JCNERR Coastal Decision Maker and education outreach programs. Highlighted are the submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV) data used by CRSSA (Rick Lathrop, John Bognar)
and Rutgers University Marine and Coastal Sciences (Sybil Seitzinger,
Renee Styles) in their research efforts published 2001. Also highlighted are Year 2003 SAV data generated by CRSSA (Rick Lathrop, Paul Montesano, Scott Haag) utilizing 1-meter resolution digital aerial photography. SAV graphics/maps
under 'View Maps' created by Scott Haag. Initial graphic design and continued support by John Bognar. Site last updated September 23, 2004. |
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