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ArticleMarine pollution bulletin2017

Significance of beach geomorphology on fecal indicator bacteria levels.

Allison Donahue, Zhixuan Feng, Elizabeth Kelly, Ad Reniers, Helena M Solo-Gabriele

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Article in Marine pollution bulletin, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Allison DonahueDepartment of Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA; Center for Oceans and Human Health, Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science, Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
Zhixuan FengCenter for Oceans and Human Health, Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science, Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, USA.
Elizabeth KellyCenter for Oceans and Human Health, Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science, Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Coral Gables, FL, USA; Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
Ad ReniersCenter for Oceans and Human Health, Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science, Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft 2628CN, The Netherlands.
Helena M Solo-GabrieleCenter for Oceans and Human Health, Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science, Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Coral Gables, FL, USA; Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA. Electronic address: hmsolo@miami.edu.

Funding

Toxic Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)P50ES012736 · NIEHS · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROSENTEIL SCHOOL · PI FLEMING, LORA ELDERKIN · 2004 to 2010
$2.7M
NIEHS NIH HHS P50 ES012736
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Large databases of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) measurements are available for coastal waters. With the assistance of satellite imagery, we illustrated the power of assessing data for many sites by evaluating beach features such as geomorphology, distance from rivers and canals, presence of piers and causeways, and degree of urbanization coupled with the enterococci FIB database for the state of Florida. We found that beach geomorphology was the primary characteristic associated with enterococci levels that exceeded regulatory guidelines. Beaches in close proximity to marshes or within bays had higher enterococci exceedances in comparison to open coast beaches. For open coast beaches, greater enterococci exceedances were associated with nearby rivers and higher levels of urbanization. Piers and causeways had a minimal contribution, as their effect was often overwhelmed by beach geomorphology. Results can be used to understand the potential causes of elevated enterococci levels and to promote public health.

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Bathing BeachesEnterococcusWater MicrobiologyBacteriaEnvironmental MonitoringFecesFloridaBeach characteristicsBeach geomorphologyEnterococciFloridaPercent exceedanceRecreational water quality

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PMID28595980
PMCPMC5548550

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