Assessing the Viability of the ESA Critical Habitat for Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals

Assessing the Viability of the ESA Critical Habitat for Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals

GEOG-220 Final Project

Nearly 60% of the earth’s coral reefs are threatened by a variety of human-related factors such as coastal development and marine pollution, according to the World Resources Institute (2011). Under the Endanagered Species Act (ESA), endangered species, such as Elkhorn and Staghorn corals, are given mandated Critical Habitats which legally require federal agencies to avoid partaking in harmful activities that may destroy or modify the species habitat. The Elkhorn and Staghorn Critical Habitat is placed off the U.S. designated coasts of Florida, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.

Little, Anna

Fall 2025

Poster

GEOG-220

artography Spa Data Vis/GIS

Curri, Neil

Complete