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- Monitoring coral bleaching and disease through the Southeast Florida Action Network BleachWatch program.
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Camden, Lauren
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Corals are made up of many animals called coral polyps, which receive ninety percent of their food and energy through photosynthesis from microscopic algae living within them called zooxanthellae. These algae have a symbiotic relationship with coral, both relying on each other to survive. The zooxanthellae give corals their characteristic colorful appearance. However, when placed under stress coral expel their zooxanthellae, exposing their white tissue and skeletons, and losing their main...
Show moreCorals are made up of many animals called coral polyps, which receive ninety percent of their food and energy through photosynthesis from microscopic algae living within them called zooxanthellae. These algae have a symbiotic relationship with coral, both relying on each other to survive. The zooxanthellae give corals their characteristic colorful appearance. However, when placed under stress coral expel their zooxanthellae, exposing their white tissue and skeletons, and losing their main food source. This is called coral bleaching and has been occurring in increasing severity in the last twenty years. Mass bleaching events have been increasingly observed where a wide range of species bleach over a large area of reef. These mass bleaching events have been correlated to rising sea surface temperatures that cause the coral thermal stress. A rise in temperature of only one to two degrees Celsius can trigger bleaching events, and when long term averages are raised, mass bleaching is more likely to occur. This can cause eventual mortality if environmental stressors are not resolved quickly enough to give corals a chance to recover. Disease is the second part of the two-part threat causing coral casualties in the tropical Atlantic and wider Caribbean region. Beginning in the 1970s, disease has been observed at staggering levels worldwide and is the result of a bacteria, virus, fungus, or abnormal growth. In the Florida Reef Tract, this can present as black band disease, stony soral tissue loss disease, or tumors. It is identified by a change in tissue color or structure and causes tissue loss and eventual mortality. BleachWatch is a program designed to detect and monitor coral bleaching events and disease outbreaks in the Florida Reef Tract and serve as an early warning system for bleaching events. Southeast Florida Action Network (SEAFAN) in conjunction with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection developed the SEAFAN BleachWatch program in 2013 as a compliment to the Florida Keys BleachWatch program managed by Mote Marine Laboratory and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The northernmost one-third of the Florida Reef Tract is in the SEAFAN BleachWatch program’s jurisdiction, beginning at the end of Biscayne National Park, and ending at the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. BleachWatch consists of a combination of oceanographic data and field observations recorded by an Observer Network made up of trained volunteers and scientists that are used to generate a Current Conditions Report monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly, depending on conditions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Watch is used to predict likelihood of future bleaching events and alerts are sent out to the Observer Network if a risk of bleaching is deemed. Participants then complete and submit data sheets to be used in the next Current Conditions Report. In 2019, three such reports were generated in July, September, and October. Sea surface temperatures remained consistently above monthly averages in two-thirds of the reports, and bleaching and disease were consistently reported, especially in Broward County. However, participation was low, with only nineteen data sheets being submitted over the entire annual period. More participation and submitted data sheets are greatly needed for more accurate results and better analysis. Still, the program has helped to improve scientific understanding regarding the timing, distribution, and severity of disease and bleaching in southeast Florida. It also gives citizen scientists the chance to be involved in collecting data to enable the restoration of their local reefs and enables assessment of the health of the Florida Reef Tract while providing an outlook for potential future events. Current Condition Reports aid in making responsible management decisions by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary regarding Florida’s beautiful and invaluable coral reef ecosystems.
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- 2020-06-15
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- BC743
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC743
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- Ninth annual report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1887-'88.
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Powell, John Wesley, Murdoch, John, Bourke, John Gregory, Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology
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Report of the director / [by J.W. Powell] -- Ethnological results of the Point Barrow Expedition / by John Murdoch -- Medicine-men of the Apache / by John G. [Gregory] Bourke.
- Date Issued
- 1892
- Identifier
- BC048, ninthannualrepor1888smit
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC048
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- Pathways to Growth Mindset. Proposal.
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Baker Bemmel, Mirella G., Charlotteaux, Dominique, Kimmel, Sharry A., Hamer-Small, Kaya, Rodriguez, Christine
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC667
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC667
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- Pathways to Growth Mindset. Results.
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Baker Bemmel, Mirella G., Charlotteaux, Dominique, Kimmel, Sharry A., Hamer-Small, Kaya, Rodriguez, Christine
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC692
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC692
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- Paxton series: the state soil of Massachusetts.
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Deitsch, Adam Michael
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A United States Commonwealth located around 42.4°N and 71.4°W, Massachusetts is an area still rebounding from the last glacial retreat. Its official state soil is the Paxton series, which covers approximately 816,626 acres in the New England area, and accounts for approximately 7.5% of the land in the commonwealth. Paxton is formed around dense glacial till, comprised of eroded and compacted gneiss, granite, and schist. Typically found around convex slopes such as drumlins and ground moraines...
Show moreA United States Commonwealth located around 42.4°N and 71.4°W, Massachusetts is an area still rebounding from the last glacial retreat. Its official state soil is the Paxton series, which covers approximately 816,626 acres in the New England area, and accounts for approximately 7.5% of the land in the commonwealth. Paxton is formed around dense glacial till, comprised of eroded and compacted gneiss, granite, and schist. Typically found around convex slopes such as drumlins and ground moraines, it is notably absent in the Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket areas. Classified as coarse-loamy, mixed, active, mesic Oxyaquic Dystrudepts, the series is of relatively young development and falls under the order of Inceptisols. Texture of Paxton soils range from fine, sandy loam to coarser loam as they approach the lowest horizon. The soil is mostly sand with a small portion of silt and clay. A pedon will usually have 4 horizons (Ap, Bw1, Bw2, Cd), though some have more. All horizons are acidic and increase in gravel content with depth. The soil’s characteristics make it viable for uses including cultivation, light construction, and pastureland. Limitations can be correlated to some of the qualities that make them suitable for prime farmland. High holding capacity can generate seasonal perched water tables, and while this can be beneficial for agricultural purposes, it can also increase erosion and lead to anaerobic conditions. Frost expansion from harsh winters can also cause structural damage to housing projects, roadways, and septic systems. Conservation and management issues are related to loss of farmland and forested land. Thousands of acres have been lost to development of solar farms, and future solar needs could destroy significantly more land. While some areas implement dual uses—farming beneath solar panels—there is uncertainty about long-term effects on soil health and arability.
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- 2021-04-21
- Identifier
- BC3351
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC3351
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- The recollections of William Finaughty, elephant hunter 1864-1875.
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Finaughty, William
- Date Issued
- 1916
- Identifier
- BC110, recollectionsofw1916will
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC110
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- Seahawk Digital Read-Alouds. Proposal.
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Rodriguez, Christine
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This project targets students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Education Program working toward an ESOL endorsement. The participants develop instructional strategies to enhance literacy, language and technology growth for English Language Learners.
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC669
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC669
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- Seahawk Digital Read-Alouds. Results.
- Name/Creator
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Rodriguez, Christine
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC693
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC693
- Title
- Service Learning Projects in General Chemistry I (CHM1045) to Improve Student Learning and Success. Proposal.
- Name/Creator
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Berbeci, Lidia
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC670
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC670
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- Service Learning Projects in General Chemistry I (CHM1045) to Improve Student Learning and Success. Results.
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Berbeci, Lidia
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC694
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC694
- Title
- SPARK: Students Promoting Academic Reading and Knowledge. Proposal.
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Reid, Amoy A., Solley, Jennifer, Forbes, Maureen, Knight, Thea, Stember, Stacey
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC671
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC671
- Title
- SPARK: Students Promoting Academic Reading and Knowledge. Results.
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Reid, Amoy A., Solley, Jennifer, Forbes, Maureen, Knight, Thea, Stember, Stacey
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC696
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC696
- Title
- Student Research Initiative Project (SRIP). Proposal.
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Dutka, Andrew J., Franco, Nathalie, Kroger, Kristin, Lazovskaia-Hall, Elena
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Undergraduate research continues to take on an increasingly important role as students are required to present their findings through professional poster presentations. SRIP proposes to help students succeed through a program of targeted research classes, equipment and supplies to print posters, and inclusion of work in the Seahawk Scholar Repository.
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC672
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC672
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- Student Research Initiative Project (SRIP). Results.
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Dutka, Andrew J., Franco, Nathalie, Kroger, Kristin, Lazovskaia-Hall, Elena
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC697
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC697
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- Teaching Professionalism to Health Science Students. Proposal.
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Simone, Yvonne M., Krinsky, Kimberlee R.
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC674
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC674
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- Teaching Professionalism to Health Science Students. Results.
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Simone, Yvonne M., Krinsky, Kimberlee R.
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC698
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC698
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- Teaching Statistics Through Learning Projects. Proposal.
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Bharath, Deoraj
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This study uses a quasi-experimental design. Five STA2023 classes will participate. Three will serve as the treatment group and 2 will be the control group. The classes in the treatment group will be taught using learning projects, while the classes in the control group will be taught using the traditional lecture method.
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC675
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC675
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- Teaching Statistics Through Learning Projects: Is it worth the Effort? Results.
- Name/Creator
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Bharath, Deoraj
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC699
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC699
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- Teaching with Images and Artifacts. Results.
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Botero, Benjamin
- Date Issued
- 2018-08-16
- Identifier
- BC700
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC700
- Title
- Teaching with Images and Artifacts: Terrorism - Human Trafficking - Genocide. Proposal.
- Name/Creator
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Botero, Benjamin
- Date Issued
- 2018-02-23
- Identifier
- BC673
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC673