Anadromous Fishes of the Potomac Estuary

Authors

John V. Merriner, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Files

Document Type

Book Chapter

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Editors

Mason, W. T. and K. C. Flynn, eds

Publication Date

1976

Book Title

The Potomac Estuary. Biology Resources, Trends and Options. Proceedings of a Symposium; Alexandria, Virginia; 1975

Publisher

Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin

Abstract

Anadromous fishes have been and continue to be important members of the ichthyofauna within the tidal waters of the Potomac River and other tributaries of Chesapeake Bay in the ecological, commercial, recreational and aesthetic sense. Attributes of the Potomac River basin and its waters have been described in several earlier presentations and shall be cited herein only as they apply to anadromous fishes.

Publication Statement

p. 105-109.

Recommended Citation

Merriner, John V., "Anadromous Fishes of the Potomac Estuary" (1976). VIMS Books and Book Chapters. 138.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsbooks/138