May 23, 2013

Environment

Changing Tides

Amy Keller | 7/1/2007

Sea level rise associated with climate change could significantly reshape the coastal habitat over the next century. The tidal flats around Tampa Bay are projected to nearly disappear by 2100.

Tampa Bay Habitats (in Areas)
Habitiat	Currently	2025	2050	2100
Dry land	364,080	342,979	338,820	329,404
Cypress swamp	2,216	2,258	2,344	2,393
Tidal fresh marsh	40	30	25	17
Mangrove	18,607	38,438	41,424	49,536
Tidal flats	44,393	12,360	3,722	1,704
Beach	146	306	296	309
Estuarine open water	209,975	242,648	252,046	253,723
Open ocean	122,406	123,705	125,565	129,480
Source: The National Wildlife Federation and the Florida Wildlife Federation

Tags: North Central, Environment

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