2001 Reports

Integrated Reconnaissance of the Physical and Biogeochemical Characteristics of Jamaica Bay

Gordon, Arnold L.; Bell, Robin E.; Carbotte, Suzanne M.; Flood, Roger D.; Hartig, Ellen K.; Kolker, Alexander S.; Gornitz, Vivien; Peteet, Dorothy M.; Lieberman, Louisa; Houghton, Robert W.; Huber, Bruce A.; Rubenstone, James L.; Takesue, Renee; van Geen, Alexander; Langdon, Christopher; Sambrotto, Raymond N.

Researchers at The Earth Institute of Columbia University have carried out an integrated, coordinated pilot reconnaissance of the physical, chemical, geological, and biological systems within Jamaica Bay, entitled "Integrated Reconnaissance of the Physical and Biogeochemical Characteristics of Jamaica Bay." We believe that such an integrated approach is necessary to fully understand the complex inter-relationship of the wetland ecosystem. The program focused on obtaining a synergistic view of the varied elements of Jamaica Bay by carrying out coordinated research in four areas: submarine sediment morphology, sediment and soil sampling, circulation and mixing, and chemical analysis of the Bay waters.