Preliminary report on the hydrography and oyster growing conditions in Choctawhatchee Bay, July 11-13, 1961

Ritchie, Theodore P (1961) Preliminary report on the hydrography and oyster growing conditions in Choctawhatchee Bay, July 11-13, 1961. Apalachicola, FL, Florida Board of Conservation, Division of Oyster Culture, (OC 61-1).

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Abstract

The hydrographic conditions in an estuary such as Choctavhatchee Bay, are complex and dynamic. Temperature and salinity measurements taken at any estuarine sampling station are subject to wide fluctuation depending on local tide and weather conditions. In this respect, the following report is only a preliminary indication of the hydrographic conditions existing in Choctawhatchee Bay while this data is being collected. Choctawhatchee Bay is approximately 32 miles long and from three and a half to six miles wide. Large portions of the western half of Choctawhatchee Bay are militarily restricted. The unrestricted area from Valpariso south to Buccaroo Point receives large volumes of treated sewage from Eglin Air Force Base and associated housing developments. The Florida State Board of Health considers the oysters in this area to be polluted.Since the primary purpose of this survey was to ascertain the optimum oyster growing and harvesting areas, only the eastern half of the bay was surveyed. Conclusions of that survey are reported. (10pp.)

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