Salinity maps of estuarine habitat have been developed for all estuaries in the Gulf of Mexico. Each map consists of five depth-averaged salinity zones (0-0.5, 0.5-5, 5-15, 15-25, >25 parts per thousand) for high salinity season. In addition, a regional portrayal of salinity has been organized by calendar seasons for all these estuaries. This enables a user to look at a consistent seasonal time period across multiple estuaries to compare and contrast salinity habitat.
Summary
Salinity maps of estuarine habitat have been developed for all estuaries in the Gulf of Mexico. Each map consists of five depth-averaged salinity zones (0-0.5, 0.5-5, 5-15, 15-25, >25 parts per thousand) for high salinity season. In addition, a regional portrayal of salinity has been organized by calendar seasons for all these estuaries. This enables a user to look at a consistent seasonal time period across multiple estuaries to compare and contrast salinity habitat.
