Southwest Florida Estuary – Aquatic-Terrestrial Food Webs
Publications:
Zapata, M.J., Sullivan, S.M.P, and S.M. Gray. 2019. Artificial lighting at night in estuaries – ecological implications from individuals to ecosystems (Selected as Editor’s Choice). Estuaries and Coasts 42(2):309-330.
Zapata, M.J., and S.M.P. Sullivan. 2019. Spatial and seasonal variability of emergent aquatic insects in a subtropical estuary. Marine and Freshwater Research 70:541-553.
Photos:
Summer 2015
A brave Mangrove Tree Crab (Aratus pisonii) hitchhiked its way back up the East River and to the lab on our kayaks.
One of many mangrove tunnels in the East River
Juvenile Cuban Knight Anole (Anolis equestris)
Setting our first emergent and pan traps
Ben Rubinoff helping with swampwork this past summer!
Marsh-mangrove ecotone
Navigating to East River from Fakahatchee Bay
Dr. Sullivan collecting water samples at the mouth of Turner River
Winter 2015/2016
Mangrove prop roots at low tide
Trawling in the East River and Fakahatchee Bay
Emergence traps v2.0
Orb-weavers rule the mangrove tunnels
Jane’s Scenic Memorial Drive, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve
Sunbathing gator