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The Role of Active Reef Restoration in Promoting Ecosystem Health in Biscayne National Park and Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County, Florida

Katey C. Lesneski

PhD Candidate, Department of Biology

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Synopsis

This publication is a synthesis of available information and data for Biscayne Bay coral and ecosystem planning, ecosystem based management, and coastal resilience. It contains examples of case studies, pertinent data, illustrative visuals, and an extensive bibliography.
The project consists of an exhaustive literature search relevant to the stewardship of the Biscayne National Park and its links to & ecosystem contribution to Biscayne Bay: coral reef recovery dynamics and restoration techniques, coral reef succession especially at the edge of the range of functional coral reefs, and the historical ecology of the Florida reef tract and in particular its northernmost portions including Biscayne Bay and Biscayne National Park.
Based on findings from this literature search, we aim to answer the central question: “What is the best vision for restoring and maintaining the health and value of Biscayne National Park (BNP) given anticipated changes in conditions over the next quarter century with respect to climate change, Everglades restoration, and urban and coastal development, and what specific actions can be undertaken to achieve this vision?”