Changes in nearshore fish assemblages are influenced by diverse factors and elucidating
the important drivers of these changes can be challenging. Some factors that can contribute …

Abstract The Salish Sea is an estuarine ecosystem. Freshwater from land drainages mixes
with the waters of the Pacific Ocean and results in water with a measurable, although …

Recruitment to and use of seagrass and saltmarsh habitats by post-settlement fishes has
been linked to biological and physicochemical properties of the estuary during settlement …

Understanding the causes of and quantifying the impacts of ecosystem shifts over time in
marine and estuarine environments are critical to the effective management of coastal …

Marine fish species spawned offshore have a strong connection with nearshore estuarine
habitat. The larvae of a variety of species immigrate into estuarine nursery areas where they …

Estuaries represent critical aquatic habitat that connects surface water distributed between
Earth's landmasses and oceans. They are dynamic transitional ecosystems, which provide …

Understanding how natural and human‐induced processes interact to influence ecosystem
responses is essential for their effective management and conservation. Long‐term …

Bays and estuaries are considered essential fish habitat, yet in many parts of the world,
these areas have been degraded or destroyed. In southern California, habitat restoration …

Estuaries and associated nearshore coastal waters are regions of high productivity that
serve as nursery grounds and as migration corridors for anadromous species spawning in …

Recreational and Commercial fisheries and the quality of aquatic habitats in which the fish
live are an important part of the livelihoods and economy of the Oregon Coast. The …