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CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,

THREATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIONS^267

Sterna nilotica Gull-Billed Tern 2
Pandion haliaetus Osprey 3
Fish Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi Gulf Sturgeon 1
Reptiles Lepidochelys kempii Kemp's or Atlantic Ridley 1
Caretta caretta Loggerhead; Cabezon 2
Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback; Tinglar 3
Chelonia mydas Green Turtle 3

THREATS TO BARRIER ISLAND PASSES

Channel Modification high
Over Exploitation/Incidental Capture high
Incompatible Resource Extraction Practices low
Industrial Development low

PRIORITY CONSERVATION ACTIONS

A Plan and conduct additional research (i.e. habitat needs, status surveys, breeding status, disease,
etc.) on SGCN.

A Develop/implement/continue recovery plans for individual SGCN.

A Encourage restoration and improved management of altered/degraded habitat when possible.

A Monitor/address SGCN harvest/over harvest issues (including bycatch or incidental take).

A Improve environmental review and permit process and oversight and enforcement of existing
regulations in important habitats/populations.

A Control exotic and invasive species (plant and animal).

A Provide public education about conservation of SGCN and/or their habitats.

A Encourage proper disposal and cleanup of waste and litter.

A Miscellaneous conservation actions as described: Ensure adequate mitigation.

14.5 Salt Pannes

„ Value to SGCN - 47

„ Rank - 10th of 17 Marine, Estuarine and

Estuarine Fringe Systems

DESCRIPTION

At various intervals along the transition from the

intermediate to high marsh zones salt pannes are

present, especially within the Grand Bay National