Date of Award
Spring 2000
Document Type
Legacy Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Marine Science
College
College of Science
First Advisor
Craig Gilman
Abstract/Description
The objective of this study is to determine how major precipitation events affect the chlorophyll concentrations of the surface waters off the East Coast. High amounts of rainfall may wash excess nutrients off land into the Coastal waters. The increase in nutrient levels in the surface water produces an increase in the number of phytoplankton, sometimes resulting in bloom events.
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Recommended Citation
Hilliard, Jaime M., "The Effects of Large Precipitation Events on Chlorophyll Levels in Coastal Waters" (2000). Honors Theses. 222.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/honors-theses/222