Shellfish mariculture in Drakes Estero, Point Reyes National Seashore, California / 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.

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 88-101).
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LCCN 2010279539
ISBN0309138981
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