| Title | Science and management of the introduced seagrass Zostera japonica in North America |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Shafer, Deborah J., James E. Kaldy, and Jeffrey L. Gaeckle |
| Secondary Title | Environmental Management |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | p.147-162 |
| Date Published | 2014, Jan. |
| Call Number | OSU Libraries: Electronic Subscription |
| Keywords | Coos Bay, Coquille River estuary, eelgrass = Zostera marina, geographic distribution, habitats, introduced species, Japanese eelgrass = Zostera japonica, natural resource management, Netarts Bay, Tillamook Bay, Yaquina Bay |
| Notes | The Pacific Coast of North America is home to two species of eelgrass: the native Zostera marina, and the introduced Zostera japonica. This review looks at the two species, which are managed very differently in different parts of the West Coast. Should the invader be driven out and destroyed? Should it be ignored? The authors identify gaps in knowledge that limit resource managers’ ability to decide, and make recommendations for management and future research. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00267-013-0172-z |
| Series Title | Environmental Management |
