Title

Understanding the relationship between sedimentation, vegetation and topography in the Tijuana River Estuary, San Diego, CA.

Author

Darbi Berry, University of San DiegoFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-25-2019

Document Type

Thesis: Open Access

Degree Name

MS Marine Science

Department

Environmental and Ocean Sciences

Committee Chair

Suzanne C. Walther

Committee Member

Zhi-Yong Yin

Committee Member

Jeff Crooks

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify and characterize key geomorphic properties and relationships within the study site, the Tijuana River Estuary. This is a first step in contributing data to and assisting current and future restoration projects in employing a holistic management approach. The study identifies specific physical parameters, grain size and metal concentrations, within the estuary whose relationship to one another is not mutually exclusive and therefore should be addressed in tandem. This study also tests a remote sensing method for use as a tool for monitoring habitat changes in the estuary.

Digital USD Citation

Berry, Darbi, "Understanding the relationship between sedimentation, vegetation and topography in the Tijuana River Estuary, San Diego, CA." (2019). Theses. 37.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/theses/37