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areas and may produce mass mortalities. Flow 

 dynamics and sedimentation patterns should be 

 carefully evaluated when new developments in 

 estuaries are being considered in order to prevent 

 areas of stagnant water from being created. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



Sincere appreciation is extended to Edwin A. 

 Joyce, Jr., and his staff, Florida Department of 

 Natural Resources, for reviewing this manuscript 

 and for helpful suggestions. 



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