Main Title |
Synthesis of Basic Life Histories of Tampa Bay Species. |
Author |
Killam, K. A. ;
Hochberg, R. J. ;
Rzemien, E. C. ;
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CORP Author |
Versar, Inc., Columbia, MD. ESM Operations. ;University of South Florida, Tampa.;Tampa Bay National Estuary Program, St. Petersburg, FL. |
Publisher |
Dec 92 |
Year Published |
1992 |
Report Number |
TBNEP-10-92; |
Stock Number |
PB93-196012 |
Additional Subjects |
Tampa Bay ;
Aquatic animals ;
Life cycles ;
Species diversity ;
Fishes ;
Shrimp ;
Shellfish ;
Worms ;
Animal behavior ;
Ecosystems ;
Estuaries ;
Manatees ;
National Estuary Program
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-196012 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
255p |
Abstract |
One of the goals of the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program (TBNEP) is to acquire information necessary for maintaining or improving the condition of the estuary's natural resources. The purpose of the project was to characterize habitat types critical to the survival of endemic fish and wildlife species. This information will be used to guide the development of effective strategies for habitat restoration and protection and to identify information necessary for future management decisions. Two general life history patterns emerged from the species summaries. Some species, including spotted seatrout, clown goby, striped killifish, manatee, hard clam and American oyster remain in the estuary their entire life cycle. Others, such as blue crabs, striped mullet, tarpon, spot, and pink shrimp spawn just outside the estuary or some distance offshore. Currents or tides transport eggs, larvae or juveniles of these species back into the estuary. In either situation, the estuary serves as a nursery area for larval and juvenile stages of these species and as a forage area for subadults and adults. Degradation of nursery habitats or forage areas within the estuary could seriously affect the populations of many of these species. |
Supplementary Notes |
Prepared in cooperation with University of South Florida, Tampa. Sponsored by Tampa Bay National Estuary Program, St. Petersburg, FL. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Technical pub. (Final). |
Category Codes |
47D; 57Z; 57H |
NTIS Prices |
PC A12/MF A03 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
320427061 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |