Distribution and abundance of larval and juvenile fishes in the tidal waters of the Myakka River, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, Florida. Final report.

Abstract

Provides background on the composition, distribution and abundance of fish eggs, larvae and juvenile fish within the fresh to marine salinity gradient of the Myakka River. Objectives included characterizing salinity, temperature, and oxygen structure of the tidal river over a 24 month period; and establishing a baseline of data on the river's role as fish nursery and juvenile habitat.