Shellfish mariculture in Drakes Estero, Point Reyes National Seashore, California [electronic resource] / Committee on Best Practices for Shellfish Mariculture and the Effects of Commercial Activities in Drakes Estero, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California, Ocean Studies Board, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council - Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2009 - 1 online resource (x, 128 p.) : ill., maps

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 88-101)

Introduction to Drakes Estero -- Benthic/pelagic coupling: nutrients and particulates -- Eelgrass -- Fish -- Benthic invertebrates in soft sediments -- Harbor seals -- Nonnative species -- Birds -- Human-use values: economics, recreation, and aesthetics -- Scientific conclusions that can be drawn -- Accuracy of the scientific conclusions released by NPS to the public -- How scientific conclusions affected NPS decision making


Mode of access: Internet

9780309138994 (electronic bk.) 030913899X (electronic bk.) 9786612272455 6612272457


Shellfish culture--California--Point Reyes National Seashore
Shellfish fisheries--Research--California--Point Reyes National Seashore
Mariculture--California--Point Reyes National Seashore
Marine ecosystem management--California--Point Reyes National Seashore
Marine resources--California--Point Reyes National Seashore