Journal article
Geographic Variation in Salt Marsh Structure and Function for Nekton: a Guide to Finding Commonality Across Multiple Scales
Estuaries and Coasts, Vol.44, pp.1497-1507
2021
Abstract
Coastal salt marshes are distributed widely across the globe and are considered essential habitat for many fish and crustacean species. Yet, the literature on fishery support by salt marshes has largely been based on a few geographically distinct model systems, and as a result, inadequately captures the hierarchical nature of salt marsh pattern, process, and variation across space and time. A better understanding of geographic variation and drivers of commonalities and differences across salt marsh systems is essential to informing future management practices. Here, we address the key drivers of geographic variation in salt marshes: hydroperiod, seascape configuration, geomorphology, climatic region, sediment supply and riverine input, salinity, vegetation composition, and human activities. Future efforts to manage, conserve, and restore these habitats will require consideration of how environmental drivers within marshes affect the overall structure and subsequent function for fisheries species. We propose a future research agenda that provides both the consistent collection and reporting of sources of variation in small-scale studies and collaborative networks running parallel studies across large scales and geographically distinct locations to provide analogous information for data poor locations. These comparisons are needed to identify and prioritize restoration or conservation efforts, identify sources of variation among regions, and best manage fisheries and food resources across the globe.
Details
- Title
- Geographic Variation in Salt Marsh Structure and Function for Nekton: a Guide to Finding Commonality Across Multiple Scales
- Authors
- Shelby L Ziegler (Corresponding Author) - Moss Landing Marine LaboratoriesRonald Baker (Author) - University of South AlabamaSarah C Crosby (Author)Denise Colombano (Author) - University of California, BerkeleyMyriam A Barbeau (Author) - University of New BrunswickJust Cebrian (Author) - Mississippi State UniversityRod M Connolly (Author) - Griffith UniversityLinda Deegan (Author)Ben Gilby (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - LegacyDebbrota Mallick (Author) - Dauphin Island Sea LabCharles W Martin (Author) - University of FloridaJames A Nelson (Author) - University of Louisiana at LafayetteJames F Reinhardt (Author) - National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationCharles Simenstad (Author) - University of WashingtonNathan J Waltham (Author) - James Cook UniversityThomas A Worthington (Author) - ArupLawrence P Rozas (Author) - NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
- Publication details
- Estuaries and Coasts, Vol.44, pp.1497-1507
- Publisher
- Springer New York LLC
- DOI
- 10.1007/s12237-020-00894-y
- ISSN
- 1559-2731
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99506304802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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