| Title | Characterization of ecosystem structure within transplanted and natural eelgrass (Zostera marina) beds |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Lewis, Nathaniel S., and Sarah K. Henkel |
| Secondary Title | Northwest Science |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | p.355-375 |
| Call Number | OSU Libraries: Electronic Subscription |
| Keywords | ecosystem health, eelgrass = Zostera marina, geographical distribution, habitat restoration, habitats, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Port of Newport, sediments, species composition, species list, temporal distribution, tides, Yaquina Bay |
| Notes | The native seagrass Zostera marina plays a vital role in Oregon estuaries, producing oxygen and providing valuable habitat for many species. In 2010, NOAA moved its Marine Operations Center – Pacific to Newport, Oregon. It was necessary to dredge the bay to put in new docks for NOAA research vessels, and in the process a .68 acre eelgrass bed was destroyed. In order to mitigate this damage, the original eelgrass was replanted in a new site. In this paper, the authors report on the results of the transplantation, noting ecological diversity, sediment characteristic and species abundance throughout the year. |
| DOI | 10.3955/046.090.0314 |
| Series Title | Northwest Science |
