Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
The Seasonality And Spatial Patterns Of Juvenile Surf Zone Fishes Of The Florida East Coast, Dennis J. Peters, Walter G. Nelson
The Seasonality And Spatial Patterns Of Juvenile Surf Zone Fishes Of The Florida East Coast, Dennis J. Peters, Walter G. Nelson
Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications
Spatial and temporal patterns of variability were examined (April 1982 - June 1983) for 61 species of surf zone fishes (6,611) at beaches in Melbourne and Sebastian, Florida. The three numerically dominant species, Harengula jaguana, Anchoa lyolepis, and Trachinotus carolinus, comprised over 70 % of all individuals. Temporal and spatial variability at several scales were important aspects of the structure of this fish assemblage. Fishes were most abundant seasonally during spring, summer, and fall (2,659) and least abundant during winter (6). Small scale spatial variability was found on beaches adjacent to the jetties at Sebastian Inlet. Both total number of …
The Geochemistry Of Interstitial Water For A Sediment Core From The Indian River Lagoon, Florida, Deyu Gu, Nenad Iricanin, John H. Trefry
The Geochemistry Of Interstitial Water For A Sediment Core From The Indian River Lagoon, Florida, Deyu Gu, Nenad Iricanin, John H. Trefry
Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Faculty Publications
Chemical results for interstitial water from organic-rich sediments in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, show a classic picture of biogeochemical reactions in anoxic environments. Interstitial nitrate was depleted throughout the sediment column and complete sulfate reduction was observed at a depth of <9 cm below the seawater-sediment interface. Interstitial water chlorinity decreased sharply with depth suggesting subsurface occurrence or intrusion of groundwater. Ammonia, phosphate and silica concentrations were high showing significant nutrient regeneration. Dissolved sulfide levels were also high and play a primary role in controlling interstitial water metal concentrations.