The Ponds and Lagoons of Horn and Petit Bois Islands, Mississippi, Gulf Islands National Seashore: Their Physical Size, Literature Review and Recommendations for Future Research

摘要

The physical nature and natural resources of the ponds and lagoons on Horn and Petit Bois Islands, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Mississippi, have received little attention in the past and are consequently relatively unknown. This report describes a survey that was conducted to assess the physical size of each body of water on both islands. A pertinent literature review was also carried out. The literature pertinent to the vegetation, fin fish, and oyster populations of selected ponds and lagoons on the subject islands was reviewed. The study identified some information gaps that need to be addressed in order to assist the National Park Service in managing these unique resources.