J.C. Zieman’s scientific contributions

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Ecology of the seagrasses of south Florida: a community profile
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September 1982

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J.C. Zieman

A detailed description is given of the community structure and ecosystem processes of the seagrass ecosystems of south Florida. This description is based upon a compilation of information from numerous published and unpublished sources. The material covered includes distribution, systematics, physiology, and growth of the plants, as well as succession and community development. The role of seagrass ecosystems in providing both food and shelter for juveniles as well as foraging grounds for larger organisms is treated in detail. Emphasis is given to the functional role of seagrass communities in the overall coastal marine system. The final section considers the impacts of human development on seagrass ecosystems and their value to both man and the natural system. Because seagrass systems are fully submerged and less visually obvious, recognition of their value as a natural resource has been slower than that of the emergent coastal communities. They must, however, be treated as a valuable natural resource and preserved from further degradation.

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... These PUs have exhibited a significant expansion rate, with a daily increase of 11.36 cm 2 /day. Since their initial planting, they have produced approximately 48,000 new shoots, the majority of which belong to the climax seagrass species T. testudinum (Zieman, 1982). The PUs have produced new shoots and facilitated the sexual reproduction of seagrass meadows, as multiple flowers, fruits, and seeds were observed in the PUs, contributing to the enhancement of genetic diversity within the meadow (Fig. S2). ...

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A successful method to restore seagrass habitats in coastal areas affected by consecutive natural events
Ecology of the seagrasses of south Florida: a community profile
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  • September 1982