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Ecology of Live Bottom Habitats of the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico: A Community Profile Data

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• Full Title : Ecology of Live Bottom Habitats of the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico: A Community Profile



• Summary Information :
  • Objectives: The objective of this Community Profile is to summarize available data on the ecology of the live bottom communities of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico between the Mississippi River Delta and Cape San Blas. The study area extends from the coastline (excluding embayments) to approximately the 200 m (656 ft) isobath. Community profiles help develop a picture of living biological resources and serve as a reference for both research and resource management interests.
  • Project Cooperation: This study was procured to meet information needs identified by the Minerals Management Service (MMS) in concert with the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division (BRD).
  • Disclaimer: This report was prepared under contract between the U.S. Geological Survey, BRD and Continental Shelf Associates, Inc. This report has been technically reviewed by the BRD and the MMS, and has been approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents neccessarily reflect the views and policies of the BRD or MMS, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
  • Contractor Report: Contractor reports record scientific and technical findings generated by a contractor's or grantee's BRD-sponsored efforts. They are prepared entirely by the contractor, are sometimes peer-reviewed in accordance with the specifications of the individual contract, and once accepted by BRD as a contract deliverable, are not generally changed or enhanced by BRD. Some contractor reports may not be independently peer reviewed.
  • Suggested Citation: Thompson, M.J., W.W. Schroeder, and N.W. Phillips. 1999. Ecology of Live Bottom Habitats of the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico: A Community Profile. U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, USGS/BRD/CR--1999-0001 and Minerals management Service, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, New Orleans, LA, OCS Study MMS 99-0004. x pp. + 74 pp.
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