An environmental monitoring study of hard bottom reef areas near the Charleston Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site

In order to monitor conditions in and around the Charleston Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site and its potential impact on surrounding hard bottom reef habitats a large monitoring effort has been ongoing. The current hard bottom reef monitoring study is part of a larger program to monitor conditions in and around the Charleston ODMDS. Specific objectives of the current hard bottom reef monitoring project described here were to document any changes in sedimentation rates, sponge/coral density, sponge/coral condition, finfish assemblages, and areal extent of six hard bottom reef areas over a five year period

An environmental assessment of the Charleston Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site and surrounding areas : physical and biological conditions after completion of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project

A monitoring program of the physical and biological condition of bottom habitats within and surrounding the Charleston Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site was completed after the conclusion of disposal activities associated with the 1999-2002 Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Approximately 20-25 million cubic yards of inner harbor and entrance channel materials were placed at the ODMDS as part of the project. Findings presented here include analyses of sediment characteristics, sediment contaminants, and benthic assemblages in the disposal zone, inner boundary zone, and outer boundary zone

PEARLS OF PRACTICE. Using Sport Psychology Consultants, Part II: Why Aren\u27t They Used More Often?

The article focuses on the three common reasons why sport psychology consultants (SPCs) are not included on a sports medicine team. It says that the stigmas and negative connotations on psychologists can lead to a degree of apprehension on the view by athletes and coaches on SPCs. It states that the SPCs\u27 lack of sport-specific knowledge can be a hindrance for the members of a sports medicine team. It also mentions the political and cultural problems in the sport and rehabilitation environment

Using Sport Psychology Consultants, Part III: Three Sport Psychology Techniques

The article focuses on the need for Sport Psychology Consultants (SPCs). It is noted that an important sport psychology technique that can be transferred into the rehabilitation environment is imagery and athletes could be guided by SPCs through the imagery process to assist with completing successful recovery milestones. It is stated that there is a possible disconnect after athletes\u27 return to sport with which SPCs can assist although athletic trainers regularly help injured athletes