Subaqueous Haline Estuarine Habitats of MLRA 156A
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1A
Dredging
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Transition T1B
Aquaculture Preparation
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Restoration pathway R2A
Fill and Replace Soil Material/ Seagrass Planting
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Transition T2A
Aquaculture Preparation
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Restoration pathway R3A
Fill and Replace Soil Material/ Seagrass Planting
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Transition T3A
Dredging
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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State 1
Floral Based Communities
Description
These communities describe large populations of vascular and non-vascular aquatic plants, found in the subtidal zones. These communities provide habitat for smaller organisms as well as important food sources for marine organisms such as sea turtles and manatees. They are commonly found on unconsolidated substrates but can be found on consolidated substrates and act as stabilizers and reduces the wave-energy on the bottom and promotes settling of suspended particles. When found on unconsolidated substrates these communities are typically seen as extensive stands with one or more species present and open bare bottom areas. When found on or near consolidated substrates these communities are typically seen interspersed in faunal based communities occupying the space between organisms. The natural vegetation of this community includes seagrass and algal beds.
Submodel
Description
This state describes the impact from anthropogenic sources which can change the vegetative structure of a community that often cannot transition back to the natural community.
Submodel
Mechanism
This is an anthropogenic process of dredging. This is the removal of material from the bottom of the submerged system for the creation of channels for large boats and other marine vessels to pass through.
Mechanism
This transition describes the process of establishing and managing an area for aquaculture practices such as shellfishing, fish farms, or seaweed farms.
Mechanism
This restoration includes the removal of altered habitat and filled and replanted with native seagrass species to that area.
Mechanism
This transition describes the process of establishing and managing an area for aquaculture practices such as shellfishing, fish farms, or seaweed farms.
Context dependence
Aquaculture Preparation
Mechanism
This restoration includes the removal of altered habitat and filled and replanted with native seagrass species to that area.
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