Waterbirds as indicators of ecosystem health in the coastal marine habitats of Southern Florida: 2. Conceptual ecological models

摘要: Abstract In our companion manuscript we identified 11 waterbirds as indicators of various pressures on the coastal marine ecosystems southern Florida. Here, identify habitats which these species depend and ecological linkages that make them representative those habitats. Through use conceptual models (CEMs), develop tools can be used by managers/decision makers to evaluate health in order rectify myriad problems are occurring or will possibly occur future such valuable ecosystem services provided maximized. We also demonstrate practical documenting data availability, benchmarks, scientific needs for each species.