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University-Community Partnership For Water Technology Deployment And Co-Innovation: A Decade Of Engagement, Paul M. Cabacungan, Gregory L. Tangonan, Nerissa G. Cabacungan
University-Community Partnership For Water Technology Deployment And Co-Innovation: A Decade Of Engagement, Paul M. Cabacungan, Gregory L. Tangonan, Nerissa G. Cabacungan
Ateneo Innovation Center
The Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines), through its Ateneo Innovation Center (AIC), integrated existing simple technologies into one system – the Water-Electricity-Lighting System (WELS) – to respond to the need for potable water, lighting and communication. WELS is a portable clean water system with provision for lighting and cellular phone charging. It can be connected to a rainwater harvesting facility. Ten years of WELS deployments revealed its flexibility for customization in order to address varied water needs, especially for disaster response. Review of documentations done on past installation experiences highlights the value of engagement between university-based technology providers and community-recipients. …
Shrimp Farming In Thailand: A Pathway To Sustainability, Warinyupa Phornprapha
Shrimp Farming In Thailand: A Pathway To Sustainability, Warinyupa Phornprapha
Pomona Senior Theses
Throughout this thesis I have laid out several factors that have contributed to the sustainability of shrimp farming in Thailand, and if sustainability whilst maintaining production can ever be achieved. To find out the current situation of shrimp farming in Thailand, the history of global and Thai shrimp farming is described. The social and environmental problems of the unsustainable history of shrimp farming in Thailand is then considered. Solutions to these effects conclude that it is up to the consumer to demand for better regulations from the government and the shrimp companies to ensure a sustainable future for shrimp farming …
Gulf Coast Marine Laboratories Past, Present And Future, Donald F. Boesch
Gulf Coast Marine Laboratories Past, Present And Future, Donald F. Boesch
Gulf and Caribbean Research
I spent my nearly 50—year career in marine science working at marine laboratories, most of that as a chief executive officer. So, it is appropriate that my reflections are about marine laboratories, rather than my own science. After relating my career course, I turn my attention to the history and development of marine laboratories along the U.S. coast of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Surprisingly, the region’s first laboratory was actually constructed in 1903 at Cameron, LA, but operated less than a decade before closing. It was not until after World War II that the university—affiliated marine laboratories of today …
First Records For Spawning Of Caribbean Acropora Species In Colombian Mpas, David M. Hudson, Barrett L. Christie, Luis A. Gómez-Lemos, Camilo Valcarcel, Diego Duque, Juan C. Zárate Arévalo, Jaime Rojas, Otto Reyes, Milena Marrugo, Maria Rosa, Israel A. Caicedo Torrado, Diana Tarazona, Carlos Zuluaga
First Records For Spawning Of Caribbean Acropora Species In Colombian Mpas, David M. Hudson, Barrett L. Christie, Luis A. Gómez-Lemos, Camilo Valcarcel, Diego Duque, Juan C. Zárate Arévalo, Jaime Rojas, Otto Reyes, Milena Marrugo, Maria Rosa, Israel A. Caicedo Torrado, Diana Tarazona, Carlos Zuluaga
Gulf and Caribbean Research
Estimates of Colombian Caribbean coral percent cover in the Southern Caribbean are consistent with those throughout the Caribbean Sea, which has declined to about 10% of historical levels in the last few decades. Human activities like destructive fishing techniques in the marine parks have degraded the reefs over the last few decades. Colombia’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have thousands of square kilometers to map and patrol and few resources to devote to scientific and restoration efforts. Efforts to implement sexual reproduction techniques for restoration are starting to successfully propagate and settle corals on ceramic plates for reef deployment in the …
Pelagic Sargassum Prediction And Marine Connectivity In The Tropical Atlantic, Donald R. Johnson, James S. Franks, Hazel A. Oxenford, Shelly-Ann L. Cox
Pelagic Sargassum Prediction And Marine Connectivity In The Tropical Atlantic, Donald R. Johnson, James S. Franks, Hazel A. Oxenford, Shelly-Ann L. Cox
Gulf and Caribbean Research
Since 2011, pelagic Sargassum has experienced extraordinary blooms in the Tropical Atlantic where a system of persistent but seasonally variable currents has retained and consolidated it in large masses. Although beneficial at sea, principally as a unique pelagic habitat, when Sargassum inundates the nearshore environment it can have catastrophic effects on tourism, fisheries, health, and local ecosystems. Providing advanced warning of arrival dates of large masses of Sargassum is critical for enabling preparations and planning for its removal, use, and mitigation. Predictions of arrival time and location involve satellite identification of Sargassum at sea together with ocean current data for …
Estimates Of Calf Survival And Factors Influencing Roosevelt Elk Mortality In Northwestern California, Erin Nigon
Estimates Of Calf Survival And Factors Influencing Roosevelt Elk Mortality In Northwestern California, Erin Nigon
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
Survival of juvenile ungulates is known to be highly variable, yet it is fundamental to understanding the dynamics and trends of wildlife populations. Factors influencing calf survival are poorly understood in northwestern California where Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) are known to exist. The objectives of this study were 1) to estimate summer and annual survival rates and determine recruitment rates for Roosevelt elk calves in the area, 2) to evaluate differences in calf survival by examining the effects of individual and population level covariates on summer and annual calf survival, 3) to identify factors influencing the timing …
Microcystins And Liver Disease Mortality, Insights From An Ecological Study, Rajesh Tirpaul Melaram
Microcystins And Liver Disease Mortality, Insights From An Ecological Study, Rajesh Tirpaul Melaram
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Microcystins (MCs) are toxic secondary metabolites produced by freshwater cyanobacteria. Algal bloom subsidence can stimulate MC release, which can impair liver function if orally exposed to in large doses. The purpose of this retrospective, U.S. ecological study was to determine if MC exposure represented an environmental risk factor for liver disease mortality using a socioecological approach. A longitudinal ecological substudy investigated the association between average total MCs in Lake Washington and Lake Manatee and age-adjusted chronic liver disease (CLD)/cirrhosis death rates in Brevard County and Manatee County, Florida (FL). A prediction model of total MCs was deduced by quantifying levels …
Minimizing The Detrimental Effects Of Hydro-Peaking On Riverbank Instability: The Lower Osage River Case, Wesam Sameer Mohammed-Ali
Minimizing The Detrimental Effects Of Hydro-Peaking On Riverbank Instability: The Lower Osage River Case, Wesam Sameer Mohammed-Ali
Doctoral Dissertations
"The fluctuation of water level downstream from dams due to hydropower flow releases negatively affects the riverbank stability. Therefore, this research aims to examine the feasibility of using an optimization technique to mitigate the riverbank instability resulting from the outflow variation of hydropower plants. The effects of the water releases from the Bagnell Dam were investigated by computing a series of safety factors for 78 cross sections along the 81-mile stretch of the lower Osage River in relation to outflow events by using the integrated BSTEM model incorporated into the HEC-RAS model. The 1-D sediment transport and unsteady flow in …
Agricultural And Environmental Weeds Of South Texas And Their Management, Pushpa Soti, John A. Goolsby, Alexis Racelis
Agricultural And Environmental Weeds Of South Texas And Their Management, Pushpa Soti, John A. Goolsby, Alexis Racelis
School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences (Formerly Dept. of Biology)
The Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) in south Texas is one of the most productive agricultural regions in southern United States. With subtropical climate and highly fertile soils, this region provides a year-round growing condition for crops. Along with citrus, major crops grown in the region are sorghum cotton and corn in the summer and vegetables in winter. Thus, a fallow period of 3-6 months between successive crops is common in the region. Growers in this region report weeds as their number one economic and agronomic problem affecting crop yield and quality and increasing the cost of production and weeds …
Pvdf Hollow Fiber Membrane Modification For Dye Wastewater Treatment By Ozonation Membrane Contacting Process, Hanh Le Thi My
Pvdf Hollow Fiber Membrane Modification For Dye Wastewater Treatment By Ozonation Membrane Contacting Process, Hanh Le Thi My
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
One of the main pollutions from textile wastewater is the dyeing wastewater containing color and organic matters. Among the treatment methods of dye wastewater, ozonation membrane contactor was used as the concept of this research. PVDF membranes were developed by pulse inductively coupled plasma (PICP) and grafted by organosilanes for hydrophobicity enhancement applied for dye wastewater treatment by ozonation membrane contactor. To obtain a stable grafting, the surface of PVDF hollow fiber membrane was activated by the plasma operating condition including two different plasma gases (oxygen and argon), applied voltage and pressure, plasma treatment shot, followed by grafting with four …
Assessing Environmental Impact Through Dpsir Framework And Environmental Justice Lenses:A Case Study Of Inland Capture Fisheries In Mahakam River, Etik Sulistiowati Ningsih
Assessing Environmental Impact Through Dpsir Framework And Environmental Justice Lenses:A Case Study Of Inland Capture Fisheries In Mahakam River, Etik Sulistiowati Ningsih
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Inland capture fisheries significantly contribute to the achievement of SDG, but most inland capture fisheries are poorly managed or not managed at all. Inland fishery is often facing against the big-scale industrial project. In the Middle Mahakam Area, two dominant natural resources exploited for the industrial project are palm oil and coal mining. Palm oil production, coal mining production, the human population was increasing in the last ten years, and on the opposite, the water quality index is decreasing. However, although many previous studies suggested that fish catches are declining, fisheries statistics show the opposite data. Government statistics show that …
Development Of X-Ray Shielding Material From Combination Of Amorphous Cellulose Of Used Paper, Barium Sulphate, And Natural Rubber, Harinate Mungpayaban
Development Of X-Ray Shielding Material From Combination Of Amorphous Cellulose Of Used Paper, Barium Sulphate, And Natural Rubber, Harinate Mungpayaban
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This research aimed to fabricate X-ray shielding substrates using amorphous cellulose from office waste paper and eucalyptus pulp mixed with natural rubber to produce the prototypes. The amorphous cellulose was prepared using only the sulfuric acid at 0 °C to rearrange the crystalline chain to the amorphous chain. After that, the barium sulfate/amorphous cellulose composite (Ba/AC) was regenerated using barium chloride solution. The shielding sheets were formulated by mixing vulcanization natural rubber individual with Ba/AC from office waste paper (NR-W), the purified eucalyptus pulp (NR-E), and barium sulfate powder (NR-P). The NR-W and NR-E were shown the predominant attenuation than …
Prediction Of Arsenic Contamination In Rayong Groundwater Basin Using Machine Learning Based Approaches, Narongpon Sumdang
Prediction Of Arsenic Contamination In Rayong Groundwater Basin Using Machine Learning Based Approaches, Narongpon Sumdang
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The present study used three algorithms consisting of Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), and Artificial Neuron Network (ANN) to locate risk area of arsenic (As)contamination in Rayong coastal aquifers, Thailand. There were three parts in this study consisting of 1) selecting the proper parameters 2) selecting the appropriate model, and 3) constructing the risk map of As. To perform models efficiently, the parameters used to generate the models have to be selected based on the correlation of each hydrochemical parameter with As concentration, which could explain the mechanisms of As release in groundwater. Due to major parameters in …
Synthesis Of Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron (Nzvi) Derived From Lignin Containing Wastewater For Arsenic Removal, Phoomipat Jungcharoen
Synthesis Of Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron (Nzvi) Derived From Lignin Containing Wastewater For Arsenic Removal, Phoomipat Jungcharoen
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Nanoscale zerovalent iron (nZVI) plays a significant role in environmental remediation including the removal of arsenic from groundwater and drinking water. This study synthesized modified nZVI particles in order to remove arsenic in drinking water. Reductive precipitation under various conditions was used to produce non-modified nZVI (B-nZVI) and lignin-modified nZVI using either 1 g/L lignin solution (L-nZVI) or pulp and paper wastewater (P-nZVI) as the substrate. Ferrous to borohydride molar ratio of 1:1 was found to be the most appropriate ratio for L-nZVI and P-nZVI production since lignin was incorporated into the nZVI structure the most. According to TEM analysis, …
Fishermen's Participation In Marine Litter Collection Schemes In Thailand, Phornphavit Thongphaijit
Fishermen's Participation In Marine Litter Collection Schemes In Thailand, Phornphavit Thongphaijit
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Marine litter is a global environmental problem that poses various threats to the environment, the economy and society. Its impacts, for example, are the cost of beach cleaning, tourism, the beautiful landscape and etc. Marine litter, which later breaks into microplastics, affects marine lives contributing to the loss of economy to the people who depend on them. Several measures are used to tackle marine litter, including prevention and reduction of waste generation, prevention and reduction of litter reaching the marine environment, and marine litter removal. The latter is essential to clean already-at-sea litter or marine debris. Thailand, among the top …
Perspectives And Challenges Of Green Hotel In Thailand, Pornwajee Sangmanee
Perspectives And Challenges Of Green Hotel In Thailand, Pornwajee Sangmanee
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The hotel business is intense resource consumption such as water, energy, and non-durable products to delight customers, leading to environmental problems. With this regard, the transformation of the green hotel and environmental saving programs can dwindle the hotel property's adverse impacts. The purposes of this paper are 1) to study the perception of hotel practitioners and stakeholders toward the critical challenges of green hotel transformation and 2) to propose the recommendations for green hotel operations and certification scheme in Thailand. The study employed mixed methods to collect the data. The in-depth interviews were along with field observation; the interviews data …
City-Wide Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Options To Support Global Climate Goals: Case Studies Of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, And Rayong, Thailand, Sittisak Sugsaisakon
City-Wide Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Options To Support Global Climate Goals: Case Studies Of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, And Rayong, Thailand, Sittisak Sugsaisakon
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The action of city on climate mitigation becomes a crucial role. The aims of this study were to quantify greenhouse gases (GHGs) emission, identify feasibility of mitigation options in selected provinces, and to evaluate the performance of local capacity to support Thailand's Nationally Determined Contributed (NDC) and 1.5oC limit pathway. Three provinces, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Rayong of Thailand were selected as case studies. The results revealed that stationary energy was the greatest contribution to the city's GHGs emissions in all case studies. Transportation was the second largest emitter in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, whereas IPPU was the second …
Detection Of Arsenite-Oxidizing Bacteria In Groundwater From A Gold Mine Under Different Geochemical Environments, Supeerapat Kraidech
Detection Of Arsenite-Oxidizing Bacteria In Groundwater From A Gold Mine Under Different Geochemical Environments, Supeerapat Kraidech
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Millions of people around the world potentially expose to arsenic (As) contaminated groundwater. Besides, the dominant form of As in groundwater is arsenite (As+3) and is more toxic than arsenate (As+5). This study integrated the microbial investigation, geochemical modeling, and multivariate statistical analysis to investigate the arsenite-oxidizing bacteria community from As-contaminated groundwater and its environmental influencing factors in order to understand and further develop the in-situ arsenic bioremediation technology. Microbial investigation was focusing on the detection and identification of native arsenite-oxidizing bacterial community using PCR-DGGE, cloning and sequencing of arsenite oxidase (aoxB) gene amplicons. Nine groundwater samples were collected from …
Assessments Of Hydraulic Responses To Climate Variability Of Dominant Trees In Successional Forests In Khao Yai National Park For Environmental Management, Weerapong Unawong
Assessments Of Hydraulic Responses To Climate Variability Of Dominant Trees In Successional Forests In Khao Yai National Park For Environmental Management, Weerapong Unawong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In Southeast Asia, tropical forests have been increasingly threatened by human disturbances and climate change-induced water stress. However, uncertainty remains as to how these forests would respond to environmental changes under water deficit conditions. Here, we conducted a study of seasonal variation in leaf water status and hydraulic properties of dominant tree species across forest successional stages in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. Specifically, we measured midday leaf water potential (Ψmd) during the wet and dry season, and assessed branch xylem vulnerability at which 50% is lost (P50). The associations between P50 and maximum xylem hydraulic conductivity (Ksmax) and maximum …
Remediation Of Cadmium Contaminated Soil By Corn Plantation With Biosurfactants Amendment, Pannawee Mekwichai
Remediation Of Cadmium Contaminated Soil By Corn Plantation With Biosurfactants Amendment, Pannawee Mekwichai
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Phytoremediation by a local economic crop (corn) is proposed as an alternative treatment option that allows simultaneous cadmium (Cd) contamination reduction and corn biomass utilization in Mae Sot District Tak Province. Biosurfactants, rhamnolipid (RL) and saponin (SP), were introduced to enhance Cd phytoextraction. The optimum RL and SP dose was 4 mmol kg−1 which was applied in Cd soil concentration of 36.8 mg kg-1. Cd uptake and corn biomass were higher with biosurfactant addition than in the control (without biosurfactants addition), by 4.7 and 2.3-folds, respectively, on the 30th day of corn plantation. The optimum biosurfactant doses were applied to …
Torrefaction Of Cassava Rhizome For Catalytic Gasification Process With Mcm-41 Synthesis By Illite Waste, Punchaluck Sirinwaranon
Torrefaction Of Cassava Rhizome For Catalytic Gasification Process With Mcm-41 Synthesis By Illite Waste, Punchaluck Sirinwaranon
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In this research, the cassava rhizome (CR) was torrefied under different atmosphere to produce a superior green solid fuel for subsequent catalytic gasification. The research consists of 3 parts. The first part was to study the effect of torrefaction temperature (220–300°C) under nitrogen (N2) and simulated flue gas (SFG) at a residence time of 30 and 60 minutes. The highest carbon content in obtained solid fuel ranged from 51.45–65.09%, meanwhile the lowest oxygen content was 19.36% at a temperature over 260˚C. The decrease of O/C ratio benefited from the fuel characteristics improvement of torrefied CR. The higher heating value of …
The Effect Of Wildlife Wellbeing On Environmental Concern, Laura Casne
The Effect Of Wildlife Wellbeing On Environmental Concern, Laura Casne
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Environmental campaigns have used animal imagery to push their initiatives for years, shocking viewers with images of human caused damage to change environmental behavior. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), a nonprofit located in Britain released a statement that they responded to 5000 calls annually regarding litter and that the main victims were wildlife species (Litter and Animals | Rubbish and Animals - RSPCA, 2017). A previous study done by Schultz (2000) showed animals in different conditions (animals in nature and animals harmed in nature), with results indicated that those who viewed an image of …
Ecological Perspectives Of The Eastern Saline Wetlands Differ Between Visitors And Non-Visitors, Peter Janda
Ecological Perspectives Of The Eastern Saline Wetlands Differ Between Visitors And Non-Visitors, Peter Janda
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
The Eastern Saline Wetlands of Nebraska can be found in both Lancaster and Saunders counties in Eastern Nebraska. Due to the wetlands’ important services in the areas of recreation, wildlife habitat, and flood control, it is necessary to know the extent to which these services are valued and used by residents of Lincoln . Past research completed in 2015 by the Lower Platte South NRD observed public opinions toward wetland restoration and preservation, finding that 46% of the public strongly support it, 35% mildly support it and 16% do not support it (Saline Wetlands Conservation Partnership, 2006). This past study …
The Changing Habitat And Decline Of Ring-Necked Pheasant Populations In Otoe County, Nebraska, Jacob T. Herman
The Changing Habitat And Decline Of Ring-Necked Pheasant Populations In Otoe County, Nebraska, Jacob T. Herman
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Since the early 20th century, wildlife conservation in Untied States has walked a fine line of growth and decline. The implementation of the Ring-Necked Pheasant in Nebraska has brought a wealth of tradition and revenue to the state across multiple generations. This thesis analyzes how habitat changes in Otoe County, Nebraska have affected the Ring-Necked Pheasant population, and what programs are in place to counteract the issue. To answer this question, the study compared five different aerial photos taken from Google Earth Pro and the county archives located in Hardin Hall at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. The results of …
Incorporating Tallgrass Prairie Into Urban Environments, Daniel Hauschild
Incorporating Tallgrass Prairie Into Urban Environments, Daniel Hauschild
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
As an agricultural state with a population poised to shift to primarily urban based, Nebraska is in the unique position of being able to decide how people live in modern cities. While the benefits of including green spaces in urban areas are well documented, evidence also suggests that increased biodiversity in these areas compounds those benefits. As such, incorporating elements of functioning natural ecosystems within urban areas can potentially create pockets of sustainable landscapes. Nebraska’s two largest population centers are located on land that was historically tallgrass prairie, an iconic landscape in American history and now almost entirely absent from …
Growth And Feeding Response In Python Regius In Ambient Temperature Vs. Hot-Spot, Mckenzie Martinez
Growth And Feeding Response In Python Regius In Ambient Temperature Vs. Hot-Spot, Mckenzie Martinez
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Python regius, also known as the ball python or the royal python, is one of the most popular reptiles in the pet trade and has been heavily imported, kept, and bred in captivity since 1976 (Toudonou 1). This species has adapted to life in captivity extremely well making it one of the most popular reptiles in the reptile trade. It is one of the first reptiles many reptile enthusiasts own. It is a frequently used species for educating the public in zoos and other facilities. Some of the main reasons that Python regius has maintained its popularity in the reptile …
The Effect Of Pictorial Signs On Recycling Rates, Christopher A. Sukstorf
The Effect Of Pictorial Signs On Recycling Rates, Christopher A. Sukstorf
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Recycling is a core way that college students can act altruistically. Many studies have been conducted to study how to increase the participation of recycling on college campuses, office buildings, and the like. This study focuses on the University Lutheran Chapel, a Christian church adjacent to the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. While the University of Nebraska – Lincoln has drastically improved recycling participation in recent years, the University Lutheran Chapel lags behind. Pictorial signs were used in an experiment to determine whether they improved recycling rates at The Chapel. Recycling rates at the University Lutheran Chapel were measured by …
Planning Urban Forests In A Changing Climate, Ethan Dudden
Planning Urban Forests In A Changing Climate, Ethan Dudden
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
As the effects of negative effects of climate change are realized, urban forests a means to reduce the potential damage and adverse conditions in urban areas (Wolf, et al., 2020) (Livesley, McPherson, & Calfapietra, 2016) (Xiao & McPherson, 2002). Preserving these resources is becoming more difficult however, as the trees that make up urban landscapes become less adapted to current conditions with every passing year (Aitken, Yeaman, Holliday, Wang, & Sierra, 2008). Changes in climate and world systems also point to invasive pests becoming greater threats to urban forest resources with time (Tubby & Webber, 2010) (Amberger et al., 2017). …
Future Implications Of Extreme Heat On Public Health For Those Living In Lincoln, Nebraska, Mandy Koehler
Future Implications Of Extreme Heat On Public Health For Those Living In Lincoln, Nebraska, Mandy Koehler
Department of Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Student Theses
Increasing temperatures are expected as the climate crisis progresses. This crisis is fueled by the increasing amount of greenhouse gas emissions being released into the atmosphere, which trap heat in the environment. With rising temperatures, more extreme heat events threaten multiple sectors of society including public health. To gain insight into future climate issues related to warming temperatures and public health for people living in Lincoln, Nebraska, this research will evaluate the predicted extent of extreme heat for this area and consider what other relevant regions do to deal with these problems. This study identifies the scope of future extreme …
Comparing Coastal Storm Impact To Decadal Change In Barrier Island Ecosystems, Philip A. Tuley
Comparing Coastal Storm Impact To Decadal Change In Barrier Island Ecosystems, Philip A. Tuley
Theses and Dissertations
Highly dynamic coastal systems respond to disturbance events with a combination of topographic and vegetative changes. Sea level rise impacts on barrier islands have been quantified, but storm effects on vegetation are limited. Here we quantified barrier island vegetation change in response to an isolated storm event and compared to long-term periods. We hypothesized that disturbance-resisting areas with high woody vegetation cover and/or high foredune elevation would experience minimal transitions after a storm event, whereas disturbance-reinforcing areas with low vegetation cover and low foredune elevation would experience greater transitions between ecosystem states after a storm event. Patterns of dissonance were …