The EcoTrends project was established in 2004 by Dr. Debra Peters (Jornada Basin LTER, USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range) and Dr. Ariel Lugo (Luquillo LTER, USDA-FS Luquillo Experimental Forest)
This database is a synthesis of information collected by the CLOSE-HABs initiative from the University of South Florida, University of Florida, the South Florida Water Management District, Sanibel Cap
