Influence of Sedimentary and Seagrass Microbial Communities on Shallow Water Benthic Optical Properties
Abstract
My long-term goal is to contribute to the CoBOP project's development of a radiative-transfer model for selected sub-littoral zone environments. My particular interests concern the optical effects of microorganisms at the sediment-water interface and on seagrass blades. Determine the biomass and composition of sedimentary microorganisms at field sites nearby Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas, and in Monterey Bay, California. When possible, assess seasonal and interannual variations in these microbial communities. Similarly, determine the biomass, composition, and temporal variation (seasonal and interannual) of microorganisms associated with seagrass blades at Lee Stocking Island (turtle grass, Thalassia testudinum) and in Monterey Bay (eel grass, Zostera marina). In concert with other CoBOP researchers, assess how the microbial community affects the flux of photons to and from the sediments and seagrass blades and how temporal changes in the microbiological community influence temporal changes in benthic optical characteristics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA539073
Entities
People
- Fred Dobbs
Organizations
- Old Dominion University