Record Info:
- Extended Citation
- Carter, J.A., & MacGregor, C.D. (1978). Ecological study of Saint John Harbour, New Brunswick: Effects of dredge disposal on marine benthos. Martec Ltd., Halifax, N.S.
- Reference Abbreviation
- Carter and MacGregor, 1978
- Date Communicated
- 1978
- Region
- Marsh Creek/Courtenay Bay
- Location Details
- Courtenay Bay, Black Point
- Group
- Biological - Fauna
- Category
- Invertebrates
- Preliminary Ecosystems Component
- Population/ Community Structure
- Attribute/Species (e.g.)
- Benthic - Biomass
- Metric/Detail
- Primary Objective
- Determine the effects of dredging and dredge disposal on marine benthos in SJH
- Key Findings/Monitoring Red Flags
- Low density, low biomass and low number of species at the disposal site (and almost a complete absence of bivalves; and a high number of Capitella capitata) relative to values of stations west of the site ("controls"). Moderate levels found at dredge sit
- Data Collection Start
- 1977
- Data Collection Finish
- 1977
- Physical collection of data/samples
- Yes
- Referenced Data Source (if data not physically collected or not available in text)
- Stakeholder Group
- Consulting Company
- Stakeholder Name
- Martec Ltd.
- Type of Reference
- Report - Consulting Company
- Source Details
- Monitoring Tool
- Monitoring/Management Recommendations
- Notes
- File/Paper Location
- Interlibrary Loan (PDF not available)
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