The GCRC writes technical reports and papers that address specific coastal management issues including marsh dieback, offshore wind, and water quality assessment. Clicking on the links below will take you to the full document.
| TITLE | Description | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Effects of Seismic Surveys on Marine Organisms | The purpose of this report is to review and summarize research conducted since 2014. It is primarily focused on marine organisms (zooplankton, fishes, sea turtles, and whales) found off the Georgia coast. However, relevant studies of nonindigenous species are also included, as in many cases information on native species was not available. The report that follows is divided into three sections. Part One is an overview of natural and anthropogenic sounds in the ocean and a description of the seismic surveying process. Part Two summarizes literature on the potential physical, behavioral, and physiological effects seismic surveying may have on zooplankton, fishes, sea turtles, and whales. Part Three provides information on data gaps and further research needs. | 2020 |
| Use of Pulverized Glass for Beach Nourishment: A Review | This paper reviews geotechnical, biological, and abiotic analyses conducted on the experimental placement of recycled glass on beaches in Florida. It will also describe the experiences local governments have had when considering the use of recycled glass as an alternative material for beach nourishment. | 2018 |
| Use of Thin Layer Placement of Dredged Material for Salt Marsh Restoration | This report reviews the use of TLP of fine sediments (i.e. silt and clay) in salt marshes. Part I describes TLP and how it is being used for the nourishment and restoration of salt marshes. Part 2 examines how TLP projects are planned and designed. Part 3 discusses the importance of monitoring TLP projects before, during, and after construction. Physical, biological, and chemical parameters that are commonly part of successful monitoring plans are described and results from case studies are discussed with a focus on the parameters useful for Georgia projects. Part 4 provides a discussion of factors that make up a successful TLP project. Summary information on the 26 TLP projects we reviewed for this report is included in Appendix A. | 2017 |
| Living Shorelines in the Southeast: Research and Data Gaps | The purpose of this report is to synthesize scientific information relevant to living shorelines in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Part One of the report provides a brief overview of the types of approaches that have been used in the region. Parts Two, Three and Four describe research on the physical, biological, and chemical characteristics, respectively, of living shorelines in salt marshes. Part Five summarizes what little information is available regarding living shoreline projects in Florida mangroves. Part Six is a summary and a discussion of data gaps. Details about 441 living shoreline projects are included in Appendix A. Appendix B is an annotated bibliography of material relevant to living shoreline research in the southeast region. | 2016 |
| Effects of Climate Signals on Shrimp and Crab Trawl Surveys in Ossabaw, St. Andrew, and Cumberland Sounds: Phase 2 | We obtained fishery data from the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program and compared trawl catch rates with statewide catch per unit effort (CPUE) for four catch species. For available observations between 1986 and 2011, we found that the relationships between climate signal (Bermuda High Index, El Niño/Southern Oscillation Index, Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation) patterns, precipitation, and river discharge that were revealed in the first phase of this analysis extended to salinity as well. We also found limited correlations of water temperature with climate signals, including correlations with the North Atlantic Oscillation, which did not show correlations with salinity or flow variables. Correlations between trawl catch and river discharge and salinity were limited and weak. | 2015 |
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