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
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Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment Commons, Geomorphology Commons, Sedimentology Commons