@article {76896, title = {Duration of temperature exposure controls growth of Zostera japonica: Implications for zonation and colonization}, journal = {Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology}, volume = {464}, year = {2015}, note = {This study looks at the distinct zonation of the native eelgrass (Z. marina) and the introduced Japanese eelgrass (Z. japonica). None of the {\textquotedblleft}usual suspects{\textquotedblright} (dessication tolerance, light limitation, interspecific competition) adequately explain the different estuarine zones occupied by the two species. The authors {\textquotedblleft}hypothesize that differences in thermal optima may be responsible for the observed zonation patterns.{\textquotedblright} (p.68) This interesting paper has important implications for the possible future spread of Japanese eelgrass.}, month = {2015, Mar.}, pages = {p.68{\textendash}74}, keywords = {eelgrass = Zostera marina, Idaho Point, introduced species, Japanese eelgrass = Zostera japonica, Sally{\textquoteright}s Bend, temperature, Yaquina Bay, zonal distribution}, doi = {doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2014.12.015}, author = {Kaldy, James E. and Shafer, Deborah J. and Magoun, A. Dale} } @article {54801, title = {Comparison of photosynthetic characteristics of the seagrass congeners Zostera marina L. and Zostera japonica Ascher. \& Graeb.}, journal = {Aquatic Botany }, volume = {112}, year = {2014}, note = {{\textquotedblleft}On the Pacific coast of North America two seagrass species in the genus Zostera co-exist; the native species, Zostera marina, and an introduced species, Zostera japonica. These two species typically occupy separate tidal elevations, with Z. marina occupying the lower intertidal and shallow subtidal zones, and Z. japonica occupying the mid- to upper intertidal zone. This study was designed to compare the photosynthetic characteristics of Z. japonica and Z. marina after exposure to high and low light. . . . {\textquotedblleft}}, month = {2014, Jan.}, pages = {p.91-97}, keywords = {aquatic plants, carbon, eelgrass = Zostera marina, habitats, Idaho Flats, introduced species, Japanese eelgrass = Zostera japonica, natural resource management, oxygen, Yaquina Bay, zonal distribution}, doi = {10.1016/j.aquabot.2013.09.002}, author = {Shafer, Deborah J. and Kaldy, James E.} } @article {52376, title = {Science and management of the introduced seagrass Zostera japonica in North America}, journal = {Environmental Management }, volume = {53}, year = {2014}, note = {The Pacific Coast of North America is home to two species of eelgrass: the native Zostera marina, and the introduced Zostera japonica. This review looks at the two species, which are managed very differently in different parts of the West Coast. Should the invader be driven out and destroyed? Should it be ignored? The authors identify gaps in knowledge that limit resource managers{\textquoteright} ability to decide, and make recommendations for management and future research. }, month = {2014, Jan.}, pages = {p.147-162}, keywords = {Coos Bay, Coquille River estuary, eelgrass = Zostera marina, geographic distribution, habitats, introduced species, Japanese eelgrass = Zostera japonica, natural resource management, Netarts Bay, Tillamook Bay, Yaquina Bay}, doi = {10.1007/s00267-013-0172-z}, author = {Shafer, Deborah J. and Kaldy, James E. and Gaeckle, Jeffrey L.} }