Exploring aquatic organism responses to anthropogenically influenced environmental changes through development and utilization of hydroacoustic technology
Authors
Farrell, Jeremy Lynch
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Nierzwicki-Bauer, Sandra A.
Boylen, Charles W.
Sutherland, James W.
Gilbert, Susan P.
Lister, Brad C.
Boylen, Charles W.
Sutherland, James W.
Gilbert, Susan P.
Lister, Brad C.
Issue Date
2013-05
Keywords
Biology
Degree
PhD
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Abstract
Another anthropogenic perturbation to aquatic ecosystems is the introduction of aquatic invasive species. Invasive species have been linked to ecosystem declines and species loss. Management and control of invasive species on Lake George has been conducted to help maintain the lakes ecosystem. Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered in 1986 and has been unsuccessfully managed since. A hydroacoustic rapid detection technique was developed to assess large swaths of the littoral zone for this plant to aid management efforts. Asian clam was discovered in the lake in 2010. A combined traditional and hydroacoustic survey was used to identify its extent and an experimental control effort was tested.
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May 2013
School of Science
School of Science
Department
Dept. of Biology
Publisher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
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