Myakka River benthic macroinvertebrate survey dry season sampling. Final report.

Abstract

The primary objective of the study is to identify species distributions as related to salinity zonation in the Myakka River in Florida. The data presented in this report summarize the results of dry season sampling along a prescribed length of the Myakka River. The sampling area encompasses the tidal Myakka River from its mouth to a distance forty-five kilometers upstream. Upstream of this point, a limestone sill (Rocky Ford) provides a barrier to possible saltwater penetration. Thirty locations were sampled for benthic macrofauna and sediment.