Salt-marsh and beach plain as a habitat for benthic algae

P. H. Nienhuis

doi:10.1007/bf02279916

The photosynthetic and respiratory rates and tolerances of benthic algae from a mangrove and salt marsh estuary: A comparative study

Estuarine and Coastal Marine Science ◽

10.1016/0302-3524(78)90099-3 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 175-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

Clinton J. Dawes ◽

Ralph E. Moon ◽

Mary Ann Davis

Keyword(s):

Salt Marsh ◽

Comparative Study ◽

Benthic Algae

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Urbanization impacts on production and recruitment of Fundulus heteroclitus in salt marsh creeks

Marine Ecology Progress Series ◽

10.3354/meps13378 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 645 ◽

pp. 187-204

Author(s):

PJ Rudershausen ◽

JA Buckel

Keyword(s):

Salt Marsh ◽

Salt Marshes ◽

Fundulus Heteroclitus ◽

Multiple Factor Analysis ◽

Southeastern Usa ◽

Density Dependent ◽

Dependent Relationship ◽

Juvenile Abundance ◽

The Relationship ◽

Throw Trap

It is unclear how urbanization affects secondary biological production in estuaries in the southeastern USA. We estimated production of larval/juvenile Fundulus heteroclitus in salt marsh areas of North Carolina tidal creeks and tested for factors influencing production. F. heteroclitus were collected with a throw trap in salt marshes of 5 creeks subjected to a range of urbanization intensities. Multiple factor analysis (MFA) was used to reduce dimensionality of habitat and urbanization effects in the creeks and their watersheds. Production was then related to the first 2 dimensions of the MFA, month, and year. Lastly, we determined the relationship between creek-wide larval/juvenile production and abundance from spring and abundance of adults from autumn of the same year. Production in marsh (g m-2 d-1) varied between years and was negatively related to the MFA dimension that indexed salt marsh; higher rates of production were related to creeks with higher percentages of marsh. An asymptotic relationship was found between abundance of adults and creek-wide production of larvae/juveniles and an even stronger density-dependent relationship was found between abundance of adults and creek-wide larval/juvenile abundance. Results demonstrate (1) the ability of F. heteroclitus to maintain production within salt marsh in creeks with a lesser percentage of marsh as long as this habitat is not removed altogether and (2) a density-dependent link between age-0 production/abundance and subsequent adult recruitment. Given the relationship between production and marsh area, natural resource agencies should consider impacts of development on production when permitting construction in the southeastern USA.

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Species diversity of benthic algae in major lentic water bodies of the northeastern region of Turkey (Erzurum vicinity)

International Journal on Algae ◽

10.1615/interjalgae.v8.i2.30 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 141-161

Author(s):

Ersin Kivrak ◽

Hasan Gurbuz ◽

Zekeriya Altuner ◽

Ali Sulun

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Benthic Algae ◽

Water Bodies ◽

Northeastern Region ◽

Lentic Water

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Demographics of the Ribbed Mussel Geukensia demissa (Dillwyn, 1817) and the Effects of Its Simulated Manual Harvest on Salt Marsh Health in South Carolina, Usa

Journal of Shellfish Research ◽

10.2983/035.039.0107 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 67 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Asa R. Julien ◽

Andrew W. Tweel ◽

Nancy Hadley ◽

Peter R. Kingsley-Smith

Keyword(s):

South Carolina ◽

Salt Marsh ◽

Geukensia Demissa ◽

Ribbed Mussel

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How Mangrove And Salt Marsh Seedlings Respond To CO2 And Drought

10.31988/scitrends.19206 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Rebecca J. Howard

Keyword(s):

Salt Marsh

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Coastal eutrophication as a driver of salt marsh loss.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.717960887.793463829 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

John Hobbie

Keyword(s):

Salt Marsh ◽

Coastal Eutrophication ◽

Marsh Loss

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Impact of Catchment Urbanisation on Lake Macquarie (Australia)

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1989.0051 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 205-210 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

B. L. Simmons ◽

S. L. Trengove

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Enrichment ◽

Benthic Algae ◽

Water Clarity ◽

Nutrient Concentrations ◽

Lake Area ◽

Seagrass Beds ◽

Coastal Lake ◽

Aesthetic Quality ◽

Wastewater Disposal ◽

Coastal Lakes

Increasing urbanisation of coastal areas is leading to impacts on coastal lakes which decrease their amenity for recreation and tourism. Runoff and wastewater discharge cause siltation, impact seagrass beds and change the characteristics of open waters, affecting boating, swimming, fishing and the aesthetic quality of the locale. Management of urban development and wastewater disposal is required to minimise sedimentation and nutrient enrichment. This could include development restrictions, runoff controls and a strategy for wastewater treatment and discharge. The catchment of Lake Macquarie, a marine coastal lake, has been progressively urbanised since 1945. Urbanisation, through increased stormwater runoff and point source discharges, has caused a major impact on the lake in terms of sedimentation and nutrient enrichment. Losses of lake area and navigable waters have occurred. Accompanying problems include changes in the distribution of seagrass beds and nuisance growths of benthic algae. Since the 1950's, dry weather nutrient concentrations have increased and mean water clarity has decreased. Severe problems, as observed in other New South Wales coastal lakes, for example benthic algae in Lake Illawarra and Tuggerah Lakes, have not yet developed. Because of the lead time taken to implement policies and controls, trends should be identified and policies developed now so as to avoid nutrient buildup and development of sustained problems.

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