Document Type
Article
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
2007
Journal
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
Volume
341
First Page
299
Last Page
301
Abstract
Recently published models, which allow for spatial and temporal matching of oyster and phytoplankton populations in mainstream Chesapeake Bay, support the conclusion of Pomeroy et al. (2006; Mar Ecol Prog Ser 325:301-309) that oysters cannot, and could not, control the spring blooms that are the ultimate cause of summer hypoxia. We enlarge upon our earlier exposition of how top-down and bottom-up processes interact in Chesapeake Bay to permit the occurrence of phytoplankton blooms in spring, but not in summer.
DOI
10.3354/meps341299
Keywords
oyster; hypoxia; filter-feeders; phytoplankton blooms
Recommended Citation
Pomeroy, Lawrence R.; D'Elia, Christopher F.; and Schaffner, Linda C., Top-down control of phytoplankton by oysters in Chesapeake Bay, USA: Reply to Newell et al. (2007) (2007). MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES, 341, 299-301.
10.3354/meps341299
