Document Type
Presentation
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
VIMS Department/Program
Institute History (VIMS)
Publication Date
10-9-2015
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
VIMS 75th Anniversary Alumni Research Symposium
Location
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA
Abstract
Structurally complex reefs created by the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica provide a host of ecosystem services yet have experienced significant declines, prompting extensive restoration efforts. We investigate the use of created oyster reefs in the lower Bay by mobile finfish and blue crabs with field surveys and diet analysis. The results of this study provide insight into how restoration activities influence estuarine community dynamics and the provision of ecosystem services.
Keywords
Poster, VIMS 75th Anniversary, Institute History, Alumni, Oysters, Created Reefs, Blue Crab
Recommended Citation
Pfirrmann, Bruce W. and Seitz, Rochelle D.. "Quantifying finfish and blue crab use of created oyster reefs in the lower Chesapeake Bay". 10-9-2015. VIMS 75th Anniversary Alumni Research Symposium.
Included in
Aquaculture and Fisheries Commons, Natural Resources Management and Policy Commons, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Commons
