Temporal and Spatial Distribution Study of Estaurine-Dependent Species in the Savannah River Estuary

Started:  2nd Quarter 2000          
Completed: December 2002

Brief description:

The purpose of this study is to document the spatial, seasonal, and inter-annual use of nursery habitats by estuarine dependent species within the Savannah River estuary.   Additionally, an important focus of this study is to obtain information on habitat vital to species for which Fishery Management Plans have been developed as mandated by the Magnuson - Stevenson Act.  Through a collaborative effort between the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, various methods will be used to collect this information over a wide range of habitats. 

Current status:

The work is completed. The SC DNR report is published. The Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit report has been published.

Links:

Temporal and Spatial Distribution Study - SCDNR report
Temporal and Spatial Distribution Study final report - GCFWRU