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Benthic Habitats and Organisms (Algae, Fishes, and Invertebrates)

Environmental Science and Engineering.  (1978).  Final report and technical appendix of the productivity study for the Estero Bay study.  118 pp.  Gainesville, FL: Environmental Science and Engineering.
(This document presents raw technical data obtained from productivity studies carried out as part of the Southwest Florida 208 program.  Sampling was conducted during September 1977 at six stations in Estero Bay on a diurnal basis.  A brief summary section is included.)

Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.  (1996).  Estero Bay Lee County, Southwestern Florida 1995-1996 hydrological, biological, and geological studies.  1 vol.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: The Laboratory.

Florida Marine Research Institute.  (200?).  Maps for Caloosahatchee River and Mullock Creek.  St. Petersburg, FL: The Institute.
http://www.floridamarine.org/features/view_article.asp?id=18850    
(The maps were designed to show manatee abundance, boating activity, bathymetry data, and mortality information, and seagrass beds for both the Caloosahatchee River and Mullock Creek area.)

Fraser, Thomas H. and Ralph T. Montgomery.  (1997).  Compendium of existing monitoring programs in the greater Charlotte Harbor watershed.  187 pp.  North Fort Myers, FL: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program.

(This report describes monitoring programs for the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program study area.(including the Myakka River).The objectives of this report are to: 1) identify and describe all existing land, air, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife and vegetation, and water monitoring programs that pertain to the study area; 2) provide a summary of those programs both temporally and geographically; 3) help identify areas where monitoring is lacking or where protocols are inconsistent; and 4) assist existing programs in coordinating their efforts and increase understanding of programs across organizations.)

Godcharles, Mark F. and Walter C. Jaap.  (1973).  Fauna and flora in hydraulic clam dredge collections from Florida west and southeast coasts.  89 pp.  St. Petersburg, FL: Marine Research Laboratory.
(The paper examines fauna and flora in hydraulic clam dredge collections completed in Charlotte Harbor and Estero Bay.)

Leverone, Jay.  (1999).  Use of shell remains to determine historical bay scallop population distributions in the San Carlos/Tarpon Bay-Pine Island Sound.  Sarasota, FL: Mote Marine Laboratory.
http://library.fgcu.edu/chnep/323a.pdf 
(Progress and final letter reports on a project to study historical bay scallop population distributions in San Carlos/Tarpon Bay-Pine Island Sound.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (1999/2000).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (1998/1999).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.)

Mitchell-Tapping, H. J., et al.  (1996/1997).  Research studies in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, Lee County Florida.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Marine Laboratory.
(This series consists of yearly progress reports of baywatch research studies of Estero Bay, Florida.  The primary objective is to acquire data, interpret, and characterize the water quality within the Estero Bay watershed.  A secondary goal is to determine temporal trends and problems within the bay, to identify probable causes, and to make an integrated description of the health of the bay.)

South Florida Water Management District.  (1996).  Estero Bay and Watershed Management and Improvement Plan  Workshop (1996: Fort Myers, FL).  38 pp.  West Palm Beach, FL: The District.

(The purpose of the South Florida Water Management District workshop was twofold: to provide input to the South Florida Water Management District in the preparation of its Estero Bay and Watershed Management and Improvement Plan; and to identify actions which local governments, environmental groups, and other stakeholders in Bay issues could undertake in the short- term to improve the condition of the Bay.)

Southwest Florida Water Management District.  (1979).  Final report and technical appendix of the productivity study for the Estero Bay study area.119 pp.  Tampa, FL: University of South Florida.

Tabb, Dubin C., et al.  (1974).  Ecological inventory of coastal waters and adjacent uplands of Lee County, Florida, in the vicinity of the Estero Bay Marine Preserve.  Miami, FL: Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami.
(The report presents results of ecological investigations conducted in the Estero Bay region of Lee County, Florida from 1971 until 1974.  The general aims of the research were: to describe the Estero Bay system and adjacent watershed areas as an aid to understanding man-made effects that may already have been imposed on the aquatic systems; to participate in deliberations by public and private bodies concerning future development in the watersheds; to provide the fullest possible understanding of the biota and biological habitats existing in the area; to provide or assist in the analysis of tidal and meteorological data pertinent to planning for upland development, and to relate these data to the biota; and to conduct water quality studies pertinent to preservation of State of Florida Class II water quality.)

Tabb, Durbin, et al.  (1972).  Ecological inventory of coastal waters and adjacent uplands of northwest Collier County, Florida, in the vicinity of Wiggins Pass.  Miami, FL: Coastal Coordinating Council.

Tabb, Dubin C., et al.  (1971).  Preliminary survey of estuarine and coastal resources of Estero Bay and environs, Lee County, Florida.  Final report  to Hammer, Greene, Siler Associates.  28 leaves.  Miami, FL: Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami.

(The specific aims of this survey, which is regarded as a "baseline" study, were to survey and catalog the plant and animal life of the bay and adjacent uplands and to outline in general terms the ecological functions and character of the area, especially in relation to productivity and sport and commercial fisheries.  Portions of the ecosystem which extend beyond the boundaries of the property area are being considered with particular regard to the ways these areas may influence future welfare of the bay and immediate environs.  Particular attention was paid to outlining the natural watershed boundaries to serve as an indication of the kinds of environmental stress that may be imposed upon the Estero Bay system by development outside the properties being considered here.) 

Walton, Albert.  (1994).  Estero Bay tributaries.  Fort Myers Beach, FL: Estero Bay Aquatic and State Buffers Preserve.
(Water quality and qualitative macroinvertebrate analysis at Mullock Creek, Hendry Creek, Imperial River, Spring Creek, Estero River at U. S. 41 and the mouth of the Estero River.)

Winton, Trevor.  (1988).  Economic overview of commercial fisheries production and marketing in Lee County, Florida.  26 pp.  Gainesville, FL: Food and Resource Economics Dept., College of Agriculture, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.