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Relationships Between Eutrophication and Acidification in the Indian River LagoonUnknown Date (has links)
In the eutrophic waters of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), decreases in overall
shellfish size have been reported, which may be related to coastal acidification. To
understand the relationship between acidification and eutrophication, water samples from
20 sites spanning the IRL were collected and analyzed for dissolved nutrients and omega
values in spring (dry season) and fall (wet season), 2016-2017. Additionally, three sites
were sampled weekly to observe temporal variability of nutrients and omega values. For
the IRL-Wide sampling, sites with higher dissolved nutrient concentrations showed lower
omega values with significant negative relationships. Both sampling programs showed an
overall positive linear relationship between salinity and omega values. This work
suggests that salinity and dissolved nutrients have implications for acidification in the
IRL and must be considered for future water quality, shellfish and coral reef restoration. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.F.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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Diet and Nesting Habitat of Wading Birds in a Shallow, Eutrophic LakeUnknown Date (has links)
Avian reproductive success varies depending on environmental conditions,
degree of predation, location, and food availability. I examined food availability and
nesting habitat of wading birds in South Florida. Evaluating prey availability and prey
used by two small heron species demonstrated the ability for small herons to maintain
consistent diets through fluctuating environmental conditions, within and across different
wetland types. Small herons may be able to cope with environmental changes by altering
foraging locations and strategies. Regarding nesting habitat, man-made sites may
provide habitat comparable to natural sites, at least in the short-term. The nest’s position
can influence its susceptibility to increased temperatures and predators, particularly for.
Climatic conditions such as rainfall can also impact nesting success by altering foraging
conditions and fish behavior. Understanding the effects of hydrologic regimes on biota
can have practical applications since ecosystems around the world share similar problems with competing demands for resources, and there is a concern for how use can affect the
quality of the resource. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2018. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF CERAMIC DISTRIBUTION IN THE EAST OKEECHOBEE AREAUnknown Date (has links)
The East Okeechobee area is situated along the southeast coast of Florida, throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and has proved difficult to access in a broad archaeological context. This is due to the blending of cultural characteristics from the surrounding areas and due to the suspected transitional nature of this region. To gain a better understanding of the cultural composition and interrelations of the East Okeechobee Area, this analysis statistically models, both synchronically and diachronically, the frequencies of ceramic types from multiple archaeological sites in and around this region. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2019. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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High Spatial Resolution Measurements Using Hydrogeophysical Methods Reveal the Presence of Hotspots forBbiogenic Gas Accumulation and Release in the Florida EvergladesUnknown Date (has links)
It is well known that biogenic gas emissions (mainly methane and carbon dioxide) vary both spatially and temporally in peatlands. While most studies have focused on northern systems, several recent studies in tropical and subtropical peatlands (like the Everglades) have revealed the presence of areas of increased gas accumulation and emissions, or hotspots, that may be related to physical and/or biogeochemical changes within the peat's matrix. However, these studies are often limited in terms of sampling volume and resolution or are based in laboratory studies that may not be totally representative of field conditions. In this study we investigate the spatial variability (both lateral and vertical) in gas accumulation and release at the field scale, over 10 m long transects at two locations in Water Conservation Area 1 of the Florida Everglades, using an array of hydrogeophysical methods. Resulting data infers the presence of hotspots with dimensions ranging from 1-2 m in width and approximately 0.5 m tall. These areas showed high variations in biogenic gas accumulation and release an order of magnitude higher than surrounding areas and occur seasonally as the highest gas releases were observed during Florida’s wet season. This study therefore has implications for better understanding the spatial and temporal variability of biogenic gas hotspots in peat soils, and how the matrix structure affects gas accumulation and release. This study shows the importance of considering the heterogenous nature of the peat's matrix when quantifying gas fluxes in the Everglades, and particularly when using methods with small sampling volumes like gas chambers. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2019. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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A study of the initial waiting period of the 242 referrals made to the Bay County Guidance Clinic, Panama City, Florida, September 1, 1957 - September 1, 1958.Moore, Alice Shomo Unknown Date (has links)
No description available.
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Memories and milestones the Brighton Seminole Tribe of Florida and the digitization of culture /Van Camp, April Cone. January 2008 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Central Florida, 2008. / Adviser: Karla Saari Kitalong. Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-204).
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The knowing in the neck memoir of a girlhood in the Glades /Hall, Deborah L. Ortiz-Taylor, Sheila. January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2004. / Advisor: Sheila Ortiz-Taylor, Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of English. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed June 18, 2004).
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Welcome to century villageMelzer, Daniel. Winegardner, Mark, January 2003 (has links)
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida State University, 2003. / Advisor: Mark Winegardner, Florida State University, Department of English. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Apr. 7, 2004). Includes bibliographical references.
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Measuring environmental perceptions and sense of place in Franklin County, FloridaSutton, Michael. January 2009 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--Ball State University, 2009. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Feb. 08, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. [74]-80).
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A tourist's guide to hyperreality destination : Disney / DisneyCurran, Kerrie Lea January 1995 (has links)
This thesis chronicles an attempt to delve into the murky world of image and semblance, illusion and contrivance. The examination and especially the celebration of image and style--of simulation--throughout recent cultural debate is incisively expressed through the framework of popular culture. Walt Disney World, as a cultural artifact and profit-making commodity, is the consummate model of all the entangled processes of popular culture: a turbulent melange of aesthetic, ethical, and sociological concerns. / America is Disney World; borne of fantasy and ubiquitous iconism. Our cultural atlas reverberates with the energy of cinematic, pulsating and seductive imagery; restrained and unfulfilled by the voyeuristic stance of the pseudo-event. / This study registers a pilgrimage into the shadows of our own creative aspirations: how can we engage in exploring new possibilities for architectural making, addressing imaginatively and ethically the rupture of the fabric symbolically connecting the actor and the drama?
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