Ecological effects of harmful algal blooms on the wildlife communities associated with submerged aquatic vegetation. Annual report, July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007.

Abstract

The goal of this project is to quantify the level of threat that red tide poses to seagrass communities in Sarasota Bay, Florida. The project attempts to determine how red tide affects the fish and bird communities found in seagrass habitats. To accomplish this, the research design includes seasonal surveys of fishes, birds, Karenia brevis cell counts, and water quality. Activities and results of the project are described.