Dynamic of the Vegetation in the Surrounding Zones of the Coastal Village of Playa Florida, Camagueey, Cuba

A study about the dynamic of vegetation during the last 50 years was made in the surrounding areas of the coastal village Playa Florida, south coast of the province of Camagueey, Cuba. The information to analyze the changes of the coastal vegetation, considered those located below the lever curve of...

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Published in:International journal of marine science 2014-01, Vol.4 (9)
Main Author: Godinez, Daimy
Format: Article
Language:English
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Marine
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Summary:A study about the dynamic of vegetation during the last 50 years was made in the surrounding areas of the coastal village Playa Florida, south coast of the province of Camagueey, Cuba. The information to analyze the changes of the coastal vegetation, considered those located below the lever curve of 5 m, was obtained from 1:50 000 cartographic maps of 1956 and 1977, and a satellite photo of 2010. The covered area for every type of vegetation was calculated using digital cartography tools. It was observed an increase of the mangrove area that includes mangrove, lagoons and herbaceous vegetation up to the tide line. It is explained by the fact of the displacement of the mangrove to the terrestrial zone has been higher that the backward of the coastal line, mainly due to the natural sinking of the marine platform and the erosion produced in the beach by human activity.
ISSN:1927-6648