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Evaluating the Effect of Bottom Trawls in Pamlico River, North CarolinaThe objective of this study is to evaluate and quantify the amount of sediment resuspension on shallow estuarine systems, with specific comparisons between natural and trawling-induced events. This aids in the assessment of water quality and sediment processes on a specific coastal system of North Carolina, providing a basis for future studies on other shallow estuarine ecosystems. Categorizing these sediment processes into distinct individual units (e.g. natural vs. anthropogenic) is an important component toward fully realizing proper management of our coastal habitats. Heavy trawling activity along North Carolina s coast is one of the major obstacles in management plans. Therefore, it is imperative to quantify the effects of trawling to gain a more specific understanding of the human impact on estuaries.
Document ID
20040006363
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Contractor or Grantee Report
Authors
Corbett, D. Reide
(East Carolina Univ. Greenville, NC, United States)
West, Terry
(East Carolina Univ. Greenville, NC, United States)
Clough, Lisa
(East Carolina Univ. Greenville, NC, United States)
Frank, James
(East Carolina Univ. Greenville, NC, United States)
Calfee, Worth
(East Carolina Univ. Greenville, NC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG13-02034
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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