. Ecological evaluation of a beach nourishment project at Hallandale (Broward County), Florida . Figure 5. Top of second reef platform. IV. RESULTS Courtenay, et al. (1974) noted considerable turbidity nearshore off the nourished beach. This condition still exists with underwater visibility rarely exceeding 2 meters. The bottom is strewn with rocks and fine sand and silt. Much of this material covers the first reef. Underwater visibility over the first reef was generally between 3 to 4 meters but increased to 6 to 8 meters over the second reef. A total of 114 species of fishes belonging to 36

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. Ecological evaluation of a beach nourishment project at Hallandale (Broward County), Florida . Figure 5. Top of second reef platform. IV. RESULTS Courtenay, et al. (1974) noted considerable turbidity nearshore off the nourished beach. This condition still exists with underwater visibility rarely exceeding 2 meters. The bottom is strewn with rocks and fine sand and silt. Much of this material covers the first reef. Underwater visibility over the first reef was generally between 3 to 4 meters but increased to 6 to 8 meters over the second reef. A total of 114 species of fishes belonging to 36 families was observed in the study area (App.). Nine species belonging to seven families were foimd in the surf zone. The permit {Tvaohinotus faloatus) was the most abundant species in this area. The spotfin mojarra {Eucinostomus argenteus) and the sand drum {Urribrina aoroides) were also common. Lack of cover, wave action, and limited 13

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