Draft- nitrogen loading and ambient chlorophyll-a in Hillsborough Bay (Tampa Bay), Florida: An eutrophication management strategy

Authors

J.O. R. Johansson

Document Type

Statistical Report

Publication Date

2-1990

Keywords

Nitrogen, Phytoplankton, Seagrass, Tampa Bay, Hillsborough

Abstract

The present report examines the past and current relationship between nitrogen loadings and ambient chlorophyll-a eutrophic subdivision of Tampa Bay (Task 1). A management strategy for eutrophication abatement, involving the reduction of present nitrogen loadings to levels which will sustain the desirable chlorophyll-a concentration and support persistent seagrass growth in the near future, is also presented for Hillsborough Bay (Task 3). The urgent need for a comprehensive long-term water quality and loading source monitoring program, specifically for Hillsborough Bay, is also discussed (Task 4).

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Johansson, J.O. R., "Draft- nitrogen loading and ambient chlorophyll-a in Hillsborough Bay (Tampa Bay), Florida: An eutrophication management strategy" (1990). Reports. 139.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/basgp_report/139