Florida Sea Grant Extension Program
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LeRoy Creswell |
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| The Indian
River Lagoon is the most biologically diverse estuary
in the United States. This is due to the unique
biogeography of the lagoon as a transition zone
between the tropical coastal ecosystems to the south
(mangroves and coral reefs) and the temperate coastline
to the north (saltgrass marshes). As a result, this
unique waterway has been designated as "An
estuary of national significance." The Indian
River Lagoon and the near-shore ocean waters support
active commercial and recreational fisheries.
Outreach Programs Aquaculture, water quality, and youth and adult environmental education Specialization * Aquaculture Educational Background MS, Biological Oceanography
(specialty fisheries and aquaculture) from the
University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Marine
and Atmospheric Sciences, |
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