Coral reefs in Jobos Bay (National Estuarine Research Reserve) are under duress by anthropogenic as well as by natural stressors. The main purpose of this project is to implement the FORAM Index and to determine which factors play a seasonal role in the water quality of the reefs. This project is funded by Puerto Rico Sea Grant.
The Universidad de La Habana, Universidad Autónoma de México and the University of South Florida are engaged in coastal studies in Cuba related to sedimentation changes associated with sea level changes. Dr. Martínez-Colón will be analyzing sediment samples for foraminiferal ecology, environmental indices, as well as for coastal anthropogenic impacts.
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Terrestrial to Marine (AGU- Martínez-Suárez et al 2017)
Marine to Terrestrial (AGU- Martínez-Suárez et al 2017)