Date of Award
Spring 2006
Document Type
Legacy Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Marine Science
College
College of Science
First Advisor
Susan M. Libes
Abstract/Description
It is hypothesized that anthropogenic runoff, the flow of which is concentrated in many major swashes across the region as well as smaller outfall pipes and groundwater flow, will have significant negative impacts on dissolved oxygen and other hypoxia related water quality parameters in the near shore region of the Grand Strand. The graphical products of this study should show a clear indication of seasonal patterns in water quality near the swashes. Lower dissolved oxygen and increased levels of nutrients should be evident at the sites closest to the swashes. Additionally these areas should show greater numbers of phytoplankton. If this hypothesis is supported by the data it will improve the understanding of the processes affecting water quality along the Grand Strand and could be useful in future stormwater management decisions which are a necessary part of good planning and development in the region.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Adamec, John R., "Spatial and Temporal Monitoring of Water Quality Factors Likely Contributing to Hypoxia Along the Grand Strand" (2006). Honors Theses. 156.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/honors-theses/156