@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 {77101, title = {Thermogeographic variation in body size of Carcinus maenas, the European green crab}, journal = {Marine Biology}, volume = {162}, year = {2015}, note = {For many ectotherms, or {\textquotedblleft}cold-blooded{\textquotedblright} animals, a warmer environment leads to a smaller body size, and these animals grow larger in cooler temperatures. {\textquotedblleft}Here, we test whether biogeographic differences in size (carapace width) exist for a recent invasion of the non-native European green crab, Carcinus maenas, along the west coast of North America. . . Forces that shape the phenotypic trajectory of species may play an important role in both invasion dynamics and subsequent ecological impacts.{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract)}, pages = {p.1625{\textendash}1635}, keywords = {aquatic invertebrates, Bodega Bay, Coos Bay, crustaceans, decapods, Elkhorn Slough, European green crab = Carcinus maenas, Gales Passage, introduced species, Netarts Bay, phenology, Pipestem Inlet, San Francisco Bay, Seadrift Lagoon, temperature, Tillamook Bay, Tomales Bay, Yaquina Bay}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-015-2698-5}, author = {Kelley, Amanda L. and de Rivera, Catherine E. and Grosholz, Edwin D. and Ruiz, Gregory M. and Yamada, Sylvia Behrens and Gillespie, Graham} } @article {76331, title = {Differential drivers of benthic foraminiferal and molluscan community composition from a multivariate record of early Miocene environmental change}, journal = {Paleobiology}, volume = {40 }, year = {2014}, note = {This is a study of the early Miocene Newport member of the Astoria Formation. The Newport Member was deposited about 20.26-18 million years ago. It offers an approximately 2 million year {\textquotedblleft}time series of benthic foraminifera and molluscs from continental shelf depths, allowing investigation of both groups in the same record.{\textquotedblright} (p.399) Since there was an interval of global warming in this time period, the authors wondered what the sediments would tell researchers about how marine environments reacted to climate change. The answer is {\textellipsis} complicated. As the authors observe, {\textquotedblleft}Environmental changes are multivariate in nature.{\textquotedblright} (p.414) A most interesting look at a complex subject.}, month = {2014, Summer}, pages = {p. 398-416}, keywords = {aquatic invertebrates, Beverly Beach State Park, bivalves, carbon, climate change, foraminifera, geology, Jump-Off Joe, molluscs, Moolach Beach, oxygen, paleontology, paleosciences, primary productivity, Schooner Point, sediments, temperature, Wade Creek, Yaquina Head}, doi = {10.1666/13019}, author = {Belanger, Christina L. and Villarosa Garcia, Marites} } @article {54881, title = {Effect of temperature and nutrient manipulations on eelgrass Zostera marina L. from the Pacific Northwest, USA}, journal = {Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology }, volume = {453}, year = {2014}, note = {"Global climate change will impact the three dominate drivers of estuarine seagrass productivity, temperature, light and nutrients. The response of Pacific Northwest (PNW) Z. marina to interactive effects of temperature and nitrogen conditions was experimentally evaluated. . . . Temperature played a dominant role controlling Z. marina response to nutrients; nitrogen toxicity was not observed, and in general the effects of temperature and nutrients were not synergistic. This work highlights the complex nature of Z. marina response to environmental conditions; additional multifactor experiments will be required to tease apart these interactions." (from the Abstract)}, month = {2014, Apr.}, pages = {p.108{\textendash}115}, keywords = {climate change, eelgrass = Zostera marina, nitrate-nitrite, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, nutrients, primary production, temperature, Yaquina Bay}, doi = {10.1016/j.jembe.2013.12.020}, author = {Kaldy, James E.} } @article {51321, title = {Oregon Climate Assessment Report}, year = {2010}, note = {An eye-opening look ahead. }, pages = {417 p.}, institution = {Oregon State University. College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences. Oregon Climate Change Research Institute,}, address = {Corvallis, Or.}, keywords = {agriculture, climate, climate change, coastal hazards, demographics, depleted populations, economics, fish, human impact, invasive species, phenology, precipitation, temperature, terrestrial vegetation, water temperature, wildlife}, url = {https://digital.osl.state.or.us/islandora/object/osl\%3A637577}, author = {Oregon State University. Oregon Climate Change Research Institute,} }