Effect of Tropical Storm Agnes on setting of shipworms at Gloucester Point, Virginia

Authors

Marvin L. Wass, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Files

Document Type

Book Chapter

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Publication Date

1976

Book Title

The effects of Tropical Storm Agnes on the Chesapeake Bay Estuarine System

Publisher

Chesapeake Research Consortium

Series

Chesapeake Research Consortium publication ; no. 54

Abstract

Surveillance of shipworm infestation at Gloucester Point, Va., began in 1958. Borer attack by Bankia gouldi occurred in July to early October each year until the passage of Agnes greatly reduced setting. Populations returned to near normal in 1975. Salinity was shown to vary with watershed rainfall.

Recommended Citation

Wass, Marvin L., "Effect of Tropical Storm Agnes on setting of shipworms at Gloucester Point, Virginia" (1976). VIMS Books and Book Chapters. 79.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsbooks/79