Accession Number:

ADA477852

Title:

Native Shellfish in Nearshore Ecosystems of Puget Sound

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE

Personal Author(s):

• Dethier, Megan N.
• Mumford, Tom
• Leschine, Tom
• Presh, Kurt
• Simenstad, Si
• Shipman, Hugh
• Myers, Doug
• Logsdon, Miles
• Shuman, Randy
• Tanner, Curtis
• Goetz, Fred

Report Date:

2006-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

This document describes invertebrates found in Puget sound. Life history strategies, habitat requirements and anthropogenic influences are examined. Stock status and population trends of commercially important species is outlined. Land use and its impacts on the nearshore environment is discussed.

Descriptors:

• *ECOSYSTEMS
• *SHELLFISH
• *PUGET SOUND
• INSHORE AREAS
• LIFE(BIOLOGY)
• HABITATS
• CLAMS
• SEA URCHINS
• OYSTERS
• CRABS
• LAND USE
• MUSSELS
• INVERTEBRATES
• PLANKTON

Subject Categories:

• Biology
• Ecology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE