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New York - New Jersey Harbor

System-Wide Extrapolation Model (SWEM)

Type:  Condition of habitat and sources affecting habitat (i.e., the condition or functionality of the habitat).

Category:  Submerged

Cost:   ~ $8 million

Description:  Mathematical model to assess effects of different nutrient loading (unintelligible) on D.O., etc.

Outcome:  Highly successful at generating 3-D maps of bottom.  Also identified prehistoric oyster reefs, etc.

Contact: Information not provided.

Citation: Information not provided.