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Title: VISIONS OF THE TREASURE COAST.
Creator: Stamos, Sarah, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Living in South Florida, some of the most noteworthy biodiversity of our nation is encompassed within our Treasure Coast. With oceans having much more phylogenetic diversity than terrestrial areas, it is incredibly important that our oceans, intracoastal waterways, and lagoons are protected. I believe that one major way to bring awareness to such a key part of our ecosystems is through scientific illustrations. The power of scientific illustrations is that it makes some species a reality to...
Show moreLiving in South Florida, some of the most noteworthy biodiversity of our nation is encompassed within our Treasure Coast. With oceans having much more phylogenetic diversity than terrestrial areas, it is incredibly important that our oceans, intracoastal waterways, and lagoons are protected. I believe that one major way to bring awareness to such a key part of our ecosystems is through scientific illustrations. The power of scientific illustrations is that it makes some species a reality to people that would not otherwise see them, as not every person has the opportunity to go dive, or snorkel, and see the beauty of our Treasure Coast ecosystems. Human beings are influenced and inspired through visual stimulation—I have hopes that by visually seeing the beauty of life around them, the people that live in these areas, and people of the world, will feel more prompted to protect our significantly essential waterways.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00054
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Urban Forestry Ecosystem Services at the FAU Jupiter Campus: 2015-2016.
Creator: Lamb, Allie, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Trees in urban landscapes provide ecosystem services that increase air quality, remove various air pollutants, and reduce storm water run-off. This study focuses on the urban forestry of Florida Atlantic University’s campus in Jupiter, Florida. By collecting various data from each tree and using ArcGIS and the US Forest Service’s analysis tool, “i-Tree”, the 1,556 trees on the Jupiter campus were mapped and an estimate of their structural and dollar values was calculated. Ninety-one percent ...
Show moreTrees in urban landscapes provide ecosystem services that increase air quality, remove various air pollutants, and reduce storm water run-off. This study focuses on the urban forestry of Florida Atlantic University’s campus in Jupiter, Florida. By collecting various data from each tree and using ArcGIS and the US Forest Service’s analysis tool, “i-Tree”, the 1,556 trees on the Jupiter campus were mapped and an estimate of their structural and dollar values was calculated. Ninety-one percent (91%) of campus trees were in “excellent” condition, thus providing significant annual uptake of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. Calculations also estimate that these trees annually store 245,232 kg of carbon, sequester 21,645 kg of atmospheric carbon, and have a structural value of $2,289,186.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003680
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: UNDERWATER 3-DIMENSIONAL VIDEOGRAMMETRY METHODS AND ANALYSIS OPTIMIZATION.
Creator: Cohen, Elizabeth, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: 3-dimensional (3-D) models made from video recordings are a relatively novel method for mapping and quantifying surface areas of objects. Photos extracted from video and aligned in sequence allow an increase of usable information when compared to discrete photos. The applications of 3-D videogrammetry in this thesis are extremely useful in the tracking of surface areas of living, healthy coral tissue on stony mounding or bouldering corals on reefs. However, during 3-D model generation, errors...
Show more3-dimensional (3-D) models made from video recordings are a relatively novel method for mapping and quantifying surface areas of objects. Photos extracted from video and aligned in sequence allow an increase of usable information when compared to discrete photos. The applications of 3-D videogrammetry in this thesis are extremely useful in the tracking of surface areas of living, healthy coral tissue on stony mounding or bouldering corals on reefs. However, during 3-D model generation, errors occasionally develop such as visual distortions or failure to scale accurately. Therefore, an analysis of the accuracy of a 3-D photogrammetry process was conducted. A 3-D printed “coral” and several geometric objects were recorded underwater using a previously used method known as the “Lawnmower” with the addition of 45- and 90-degree angle videos. Successful generation of the models, satisfactory visual quality, and comparison of expected surface area and known surface areas were all used to assess the accuracy of this Lawnmower technique as well as with the addition of angled video coverage.
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Date Issued: 2022
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00190
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: TRACKING MARINE DEBRIS ON JUNO BEACH.
Creator: McDonald, Sarah, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: As the global use of non-recyclable materials increases, so does the amount of marine debris; anthropogenic waste found in the ocean, and along the coastline, by land or marine sources. It is known to cause a number of negative impacts throughout the marine ecosystem. In order to better understand how much marine debris is impacting one of the local beaches, this study uses data from Loggerhead Marinelife Center, who have been conducting monthly beach clean-ups since December 2016. When...
Show moreAs the global use of non-recyclable materials increases, so does the amount of marine debris; anthropogenic waste found in the ocean, and along the coastline, by land or marine sources. It is known to cause a number of negative impacts throughout the marine ecosystem. In order to better understand how much marine debris is impacting one of the local beaches, this study uses data from Loggerhead Marinelife Center, who have been conducting monthly beach clean-ups since December 2016. When sorting the debris items, each one was sorted into one of eighteen categories. In analyzing the findings, it has been concluded that, out of 3204.52 lbs. of debris, foam pieces account for 29%, while plastic pieces account for 27%. The results of this study can contribute to developing preventative measures that focus on the main source of the issue. This research is ongoing as Loggerhead Marinelife still hosts monthly beach clean-ups.
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Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00089
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: TIME SCALES FOR THE USE OF THE SET IN THE LIVING SHORELINE.
Creator: Sims, Clayton, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study is to determine the best time variables for the application of sediment elevation tables (SET) in high-energy areas. The SET is a reliable ecological method of determining the rates of sedimentation in coastal environments. Typically, the SET is used in low-energy environments such as swamps, marshes, and mangrove forests. Very little methodology exists for the use of SET measurements in a high-energy environment. Because SET measurements may not distinguish...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to determine the best time variables for the application of sediment elevation tables (SET) in high-energy areas. The SET is a reliable ecological method of determining the rates of sedimentation in coastal environments. Typically, the SET is used in low-energy environments such as swamps, marshes, and mangrove forests. Very little methodology exists for the use of SET measurements in a high-energy environment. Because SET measurements may not distinguish elevational changes between subsurface activity or sediment accretion, we complimented them with horizon marker tile measurements. These target surface accretion of sediment and offer a broader spatial range for measurement. We compare temporal variation in sediment dynamics using SET and HM measurements. Monthly time scales are of greater use for studying both variation and accretion/subsidence in high-energy areas while longer time scales may contain gaps in understanding sediment dynamics due to episodic events such as storms.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012637
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF INVASIVE LIONFISH IN KEY LARGO, FLORIDA.
Creator: Kelly, Katherine, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Lionfish were first observed in West Atlantic waters in 1985. They are now established throughout the subtropical and tropical Atlantic, including the Caribbean. There are two species of invasive lionfish: Pterois volitans and Pterois miles. Both are native to the Indo-Pacific. In order to develop an effective strategy to manage the spread of lionfish, it is important to understand their reproductive capabilities. The goal of this project is to conduct an appraisal of lionfish fecundity. All...
Show moreLionfish were first observed in West Atlantic waters in 1985. They are now established throughout the subtropical and tropical Atlantic, including the Caribbean. There are two species of invasive lionfish: Pterois volitans and Pterois miles. Both are native to the Indo-Pacific. In order to develop an effective strategy to manage the spread of lionfish, it is important to understand their reproductive capabilities. The goal of this project is to conduct an appraisal of lionfish fecundity. All specimens were caught at the REEF winter lionfish derby on February 11, 2017 in Key Largo, Florida. I measured their standard length and collected the gonads of 21 fish. Two fish out of 21 were spawning capable, and only one was immature. I weighed the gonads and counted the number of eggs per gram from the mature specimens and two developing specimens in order to extrapolate fecundity. The average fecundity was 103,569 oocytes.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00012650
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The importance of sea turtle conservation on nesting trends of sea turtles along Florida’s Atlantic coast: 1982--‐2012.
Creator: Cody, Barbara, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Sea turtles have been an important factor of the world’s oceans for millions of years. Until about 100 years ago, they were not protected at all, and in the last 40 years they have received greater protection. This increase in protection, along with conservation efforts of organizations around the globe, has contributed to increased nesting trends for at least Florida’s three main species of sea turtles: Loggerhead(Caretta caretta), Green (Chelonia mydas), and Leatherback (Dermochelys...
Show moreSea turtles have been an important factor of the world’s oceans for millions of years. Until about 100 years ago, they were not protected at all, and in the last 40 years they have received greater protection. This increase in protection, along with conservation efforts of organizations around the globe, has contributed to increased nesting trends for at least Florida’s three main species of sea turtles: Loggerhead(Caretta caretta), Green (Chelonia mydas), and Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea). These three species have all had a positive increase in nesting activity along Florida’s Atlantic coast since 1989. This rise in nesting activity can be positively correlated to the increased conservation efforts.
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Date Issued: 2013
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003509
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE EFFECTS OF RAIN AND TEMPERATURE ON THE REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS OF THREE SEA TURTLE SPECIES.
Creator: Gonzalez, Octavio, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: All sea turtles are oviparous and rely on building nest to successfully pass on their offspring. The nest’s conditions and temperature play a vital role in the hatchling biology of the egg. In particular, incubation temperature is the main factor for sex determination in all sea turtles. Similarly, rainfall can have major effects on the topography of the nest which can directly affect the hatchlings emergence success. In rare cases, too much rainfall can be deadly for eggs. Considering the...
Show moreAll sea turtles are oviparous and rely on building nest to successfully pass on their offspring. The nest’s conditions and temperature play a vital role in the hatchling biology of the egg. In particular, incubation temperature is the main factor for sex determination in all sea turtles. Similarly, rainfall can have major effects on the topography of the nest which can directly affect the hatchlings emergence success. In rare cases, too much rainfall can be deadly for eggs. Considering the drastic effects that climate change rising temperatures and weather variability may have on sea turtles’ hatchling, in this thesis I analyze the effects of temperature and rainfall on the reproductive success of three species of sea turtles using data collected from 2007 to 2020 by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center for three species of sea turtles (Leatherback, Green, and Loggerhead). I found that the effect of temperature and rainfall on the emergence success of sea turtles varied across species. However, the interaction of both environmental factors did not have a significant effect on any of the species studied.
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Date Issued: 2022
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00233
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Title: The Death of Dawn: On the Ethics of Florida Marine Parks.
Creator: Leach, Taylor L., Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Over the last 80 years, humans have enjoyed and developed a deep connection to bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) and killer whales (Orcinus orca), starting in 1938 with the opening of the world's first oceanarium to presentday with the current marine parks in Florida. We have learned an immense amount of information about the intricacies of two of the most charismatic marine mammals in the ocean, and as we learn more about these highly social creatures, the more people are demanding...
Show moreOver the last 80 years, humans have enjoyed and developed a deep connection to bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) and killer whales (Orcinus orca), starting in 1938 with the opening of the world's first oceanarium to presentday with the current marine parks in Florida. We have learned an immense amount of information about the intricacies of two of the most charismatic marine mammals in the ocean, and as we learn more about these highly social creatures, the more people are demanding the immediate release of them into the wild. This, however, raises an ethical dilemma: either we release the animals into the wild, in which case they stand a very slim chance of survival, or, we continue to keep them under human care, in which case, they suffer from inadequate habitats.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00028
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The comparison of two undescribed species of skates, Bathyraja SP. 2 AND Bathyraja SP (C.F. EATONII) from the Antarctic waters of the South Orkney Islands.
Creator: Kalisz, Heather, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Skates of the genus Bathyraja belong to the subfamily Arhynchobatinae in the family Rajidae. This family is comprised currently of 228 recognized species and about 50 unnamed species (McEachran and Dunn, 1998). Some authors elevate the Arhynchobatidae to the rank of family (Nelson, 2006). Two unnamed species of skates Bathyraja sp. 2 and Bahtyraja cf. eatonii were examined and measured in the preparation of formally describing these species. A total of 20 preserved specimens of Bathyraja sp....
Show moreSkates of the genus Bathyraja belong to the subfamily Arhynchobatinae in the family Rajidae. This family is comprised currently of 228 recognized species and about 50 unnamed species (McEachran and Dunn, 1998). Some authors elevate the Arhynchobatidae to the rank of family (Nelson, 2006). Two unnamed species of skates Bathyraja sp. 2 and Bahtyraja cf. eatonii were examined and measured in the preparation of formally describing these species. A total of 20 preserved specimens of Bathyraja sp. 2 and a total of 4 preserved specimens of Bathyraja cf. eatonii, collected during the 2008- 2009 AMLR survey cruise of the South Orkney Islands, were measured. The measurements of each skate were taken following the measurement descriptions in Hubbs and Ishiyama (1968). The body proportions of B. sp. 2 and B. cf. eatonii were compared and contrasted and a preliminary species description of each species is given.
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Date Issued: 2013
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003521
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE ART OF CONSERVATION.
Creator: Tolve, Sarah, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Art is a powerful tool that can be used to connect with the general public about conservation. Within this thesis, a series of illustrations and photographs showcase native Florida plants and animals that would benefit from an increased awareness about their conservation status. Some animals, such as the American Alligator, have benefited from increased protections, while others, such as the Florida Panther, have lost critical habitat and continue to decline in population. My goal is to...
Show moreArt is a powerful tool that can be used to connect with the general public about conservation. Within this thesis, a series of illustrations and photographs showcase native Florida plants and animals that would benefit from an increased awareness about their conservation status. Some animals, such as the American Alligator, have benefited from increased protections, while others, such as the Florida Panther, have lost critical habitat and continue to decline in population. My goal is to educate and engage the public about these essential plants, animals, and ecosystems in order to encourage conservation. In this thesis, I will explain the importance of art as a conservation tool while providing examples of plants and animals that require conservation.
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Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00106
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Study of controlled burn effects on Avian population and diversity in Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Creator: Shattow, Katherine, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: This study examines the effects of controlled burning on avian population and diversity in various habitats at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. My hypothesis was that areas more recently burned would have both greater avian population and diversity than areas burned longer ago.
Date Issued: 2013
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003534
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Six-Year Study of Mortality Rates, and Causes of Injury and Illness of SeaTurtles in South Florida.
Creator: Lamanna, Gabriela, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured or sick sea turtles along the east coast of South Florida. In this study, data on illnesses, injuries, and patient mortality of sea turtles brought into the Loggerhead Marinelife Center were analyzed based on patient records from 2011 to 2016. The goal of this thesis is to make an assessment of the different anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic factors that have affected sea turtles...
Show moreThe Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured or sick sea turtles along the east coast of South Florida. In this study, data on illnesses, injuries, and patient mortality of sea turtles brought into the Loggerhead Marinelife Center were analyzed based on patient records from 2011 to 2016. The goal of this thesis is to make an assessment of the different anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic factors that have affected sea turtles in South Florida for the past six years. In addition, this thesis aims to understand the correlation between the different types of stresses and mortality rates in patients.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003679
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: SHORTFIN MAKO SHARK (ISURUS OXYRINCHUS) SWIMMING BEHAVIOR REVEALED FROM AN ANIMAL-BORNE CAMERA SYSTEM.
Creator: Sample, William, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxyrinchus, is an active, pelagic shark and perhaps the fastest chondrichtyhan species. It is an obligate ram-ventilator requiring constant forward motion to force water through its open mouth for respiration. Video footage obtained from animal-borne dorsal fin cameras of three individuals was reviewed to document potential predation events and other relevant behavioral information including head beats, post-release behavior, and respiratory anomalies....
Show moreThe shortfin mako shark, Isurus oxyrinchus, is an active, pelagic shark and perhaps the fastest chondrichtyhan species. It is an obligate ram-ventilator requiring constant forward motion to force water through its open mouth for respiration. Video footage obtained from animal-borne dorsal fin cameras of three individuals was reviewed to document potential predation events and other relevant behavioral information including head beats, post-release behavior, and respiratory anomalies. Respiratory anomalies are of particular interest, as they occur rhythmically and repetitively in relation to head movements, indicating this behavior is potentially used to satisfy respiration requirements not met by typical ram ventilation. One concern is shark post-capture recovery rate, as handling can negatively impact stress levels of the individual, demonstrated by swimming behavior following release. Animal-borne camera systems can provide a useful tool to quantify the short-term impacts of catch-and-release practices on large pelagic species targeted by fisheries.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00050
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Seven-Year Manatee Survey Looking at Seasonal Patterns of Frequently Observed Individuals in the Harbor Branch Channel Using Photo-Identification Techniques.
Creator: Goldsworthy Gomez, Lauren, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The manatee project at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute was established in 2009. Land-based observations and photo-identification techniques have been used over the past seven years, allowing observers to recognize specific resident manatees that visit this location season after season. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Biological Resources Division maintains a photo-identification database of manatees known as the Manatee Individual Photo-identification System, or MIPS. The photographs from...
Show moreThe manatee project at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute was established in 2009. Land-based observations and photo-identification techniques have been used over the past seven years, allowing observers to recognize specific resident manatees that visit this location season after season. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Biological Resources Division maintains a photo-identification database of manatees known as the Manatee Individual Photo-identification System, or MIPS. The photographs from the Manatee Project have been shared with the MIPS database and several manatees from the Manatee Project were matches, indicating some of the manatees are migrants. This project focuses on the seasonal visitation patterns of frequently observed manatees in the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute channel. Knowing which manatees are residents allows observers to preliminarily identify specific individuals that will be part of a future acoustic tagging project.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003674
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Title: Seasonal effects on the prevalence and intensity of the parasite Bonamia spp. in bivalves from the Indian River Lagoon.
Creator: Gallagher, Kaitlin, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Bonamia spp., a haplosporidian protistan parasite, was first reported in Florida in 2007 in oyster species cultured at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in water from the Indian River Lagoon. Previous research (summer 2010 and 2011) evaluated prevalence and intensity of infections in IRL bivalve species. This study seeks to examine the seasonal effect on parasite prevalence and infection intensity. Bivalves from three sites in the IRL were sampled summer, fall, and winter 2012. Prevalence...
Show moreBonamia spp., a haplosporidian protistan parasite, was first reported in Florida in 2007 in oyster species cultured at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in water from the Indian River Lagoon. Previous research (summer 2010 and 2011) evaluated prevalence and intensity of infections in IRL bivalve species. This study seeks to examine the seasonal effect on parasite prevalence and infection intensity. Bivalves from three sites in the IRL were sampled summer, fall, and winter 2012. Prevalence (general and species specific) was evaluated using PCR. Intensity of infection was evaluated using fluorescent in situ hybridization. Highest prevalence (31.9-48.9%) was seen at all three sites in the fall. Fluorescent in situ hybridization revealed highest intensity in the fall (2.08) and lowest in the summer (0.85). Overall prevalence and intensity of infection followed the seasonal trend observed by other researchers in more temperate regions with harsher winter seasons than Florida.
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Date Issued: 2013
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003513
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Title: POLLUTION SENSITIVITY OF MACROLICHENS ON SOUTHERN LIVE OAK (QUERCUS VIRGINIANA).
Creator: Folk, Christy, Moore, Jon, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Lichens in south Florida are poorly documented. I surveyed macrolichens on the bark of Southern live oak trees (Quercus virginiana) present on the John D. MacArthur campus of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, Florida, to establish a baseline and to determine how automobile pollution may impact lichen species diversity and density. Ten randomly-selected trees in each of two study areas (adjacent to Parkside Drive versus mid-campus, away from any road) were surveyed for lichen species...
Show moreLichens in south Florida are poorly documented. I surveyed macrolichens on the bark of Southern live oak trees (Quercus virginiana) present on the John D. MacArthur campus of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, Florida, to establish a baseline and to determine how automobile pollution may impact lichen species diversity and density. Ten randomly-selected trees in each of two study areas (adjacent to Parkside Drive versus mid-campus, away from any road) were surveyed for lichen species diversity and coverage. Fifteen species of lichens were identified using identification keys and chemical spot tests. Lichen diversity was similar in the two areas of study, but overall lichen coverage was significantly lower in the area adjacent to Parkside Drive, likely due in part to greater exposure to air pollutants from automobile exhaust.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00015
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Title: Occurrence of Upper Respiratory Tract Disease and Associated Hematology of Gopher Tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) in South Florida.
Creator: Villanueva, Kayla, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Upper Respiratory Tract Disease (URTD) is an extremely infectious illness whose effect on Gopher tortoise populations is not fully understood and in need of more extensive research. The occurrence of URTD in the Gopher tortoise population in the Abacoa Greenway has been thoroughly documented over the past 11 years. In the current study, blood samples were collected from 37 individuals in this location, 22 of which were from previously tested individuals. Twenty-four of these individuals were...
Show moreUpper Respiratory Tract Disease (URTD) is an extremely infectious illness whose effect on Gopher tortoise populations is not fully understood and in need of more extensive research. The occurrence of URTD in the Gopher tortoise population in the Abacoa Greenway has been thoroughly documented over the past 11 years. In the current study, blood samples were collected from 37 individuals in this location, 22 of which were from previously tested individuals. Twenty-four of these individuals were also sampled for blood chemistry testing. The test results for the 22 previously tested tortoises were compared to past results. Results of this study show that some individuals continue to test positive over several years, while others that have previously tested positive now show lower levels of antibodies, suggesting the ability to recover from the disease. Comments were also made on the associated hematology and blood chemistry results for the 24 tortoises sampled.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003663
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Title: Morphometric assessment of connectivity of the shallow-water and mesophotic scleractinian coral Montastraea cavernosa.
Creator: Johnston, Samantha Faye, Moore, Jon, Voss, Joshua, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Montastraea cavernosa is a widely distributed scleractinian coral found in temperate and tropical waters globally. Because it occurs in both shallow and mesophotic reefs, it is often referred to as a depth generalist. This study examined the morphometics of shallow-water and mesophotic cohorts in various locations in the Gulf of Mexico and used measurements of skeletal characteristics to assess morphological variation. Results from multivariate analyses showed that these characteristics...
Show moreMontastraea cavernosa is a widely distributed scleractinian coral found in temperate and tropical waters globally. Because it occurs in both shallow and mesophotic reefs, it is often referred to as a depth generalist. This study examined the morphometics of shallow-water and mesophotic cohorts in various locations in the Gulf of Mexico and used measurements of skeletal characteristics to assess morphological variation. Results from multivariate analyses showed that these characteristics differed significantly by site, not by depth, though there existed a significant site-depth interaction. Additionally, sites evaluated using a pairwise comparison showed that there were significant morphological variations as well, however among fewer characteristics. Overall resulting showing morphological difference in M. cavernosa suggested that there is morphological acclimation to different depths or separate populations who demonstrate morphological traits may be adaptive for different depths.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003647
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Title: Monitoring Butterfly Populations in the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum.
Creator: Bertolami, Tyler, Moore, Jon, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum is an established man-made habitat on the FAU Jupiter campus grounds, which features native Florida plants that showcase four of Florida’s major habitats (Mixed Hardwood Swamp, Pine Flatwoods, Oak/Cabbage Palm Hammock, and Tropical Hardwood Hammock). The arboretum also contains a butterfly garden, which includes specific Florida native plants that attract over 20 different species of Lepidoptera. This study uses a variation of the transect count method...
Show moreThe Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum is an established man-made habitat on the FAU Jupiter campus grounds, which features native Florida plants that showcase four of Florida’s major habitats (Mixed Hardwood Swamp, Pine Flatwoods, Oak/Cabbage Palm Hammock, and Tropical Hardwood Hammock). The arboretum also contains a butterfly garden, which includes specific Florida native plants that attract over 20 different species of Lepidoptera. This study uses a variation of the transect count method developed by E. Pollard (1977), to obtain data on Lepidoptera populations within the arboretum and to determine which habitats are preferred most. Sidewalks that pass through each habitat were used as the transects, and Lepidoptera species were counted and recorded at least twice a week. A total of 17 individual Lepidoptera taxa were identified, with 382 total individuals counted in the fall/winter and 275 individuals in the spring. The Butterfly Garden was by far the most densely populated habitat, with a total of 399 individuals identified there throughout the study.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003664
Format: Document (PDF)

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