Accession Number:

ADA073693

Title:

Hydrographic and Ecological Effects of Enlargement of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Appendix IV. Benthos of Delaware Waters in and Near C and D Canal.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1971-1972,

Corporate Author:

MARYLAND UNIV SOLOMONS NATURAL RESOURCES INST

Personal Author(s):

• Taylor,Malcolm H.
• Hall,William R.
• Smith,Ronal W.
• Katz,Lanny M.
• Daiber,Franklin C.

Report Date:

1973-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

52.0

Abstract:

This report presented the results of sampling of grab and dredge samples from 25 stations in the Del. portion of the C and D Canal system during 1971-72. Patterns of distribution within the study area were identified. Possible effects of the enlargement of the canal are discussed. Author

Descriptors:

• *BENTHONIC ZONES
• *AQUATIC ANIMALS
• MARYLAND
• SAMPLING
• RIVERS
• SEDIMENTS
• TIDEWATER
• CANALS
• DELAWARE

Subject Categories:

• Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE