i am a marine biologist that is currently working on a study that is looking at the human impacts on the indian river lagoon system in florida. this study takes all types of samples into consideration including temperature. there is a wealth of historical data showing that lagonal temps are on the rise and that algeas are inceasing in number choking out sea grasses which are important nurisery habitats for many comerical speices. we are looking at sea grass populations to analyize their densities, what grows on them and around them, and what animals are assoicated with the sea grass in terms of reducing epiphyte load.Originally Posted by janeothejungle
i worked at another lab for the past 2.5 years doing similar work only looking at power plant effects on the surround habitats. i worked at 3 different plants as part of EPA mandated studies to analyize the effects of the thermal plume generated by the plant, as well as, the die off associated with the intake of water from the surrounding water ways for cooling the plant. i also was part of a study that looked at possible effects of taking water from the manatee, braden, and peace rivers for human comsumption. this project was to show the habitat shift associated with the taking of the fresh water. i also was part of a study that showed the northward migration of the upside jellyfish (Cassiopeia) in florida. during my time at this lab (mote marine if you must know...they still have me on their site as a staff member) i helped identify a juvenile florida stony lobster which are also possibly making a northward migration. eveidence is poor on this one but it may be happening.
now that you have seen my resume, what do you do again?
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