Hydrographic and Ecological Effects of Enlargement of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Appendix I. Production and Distribution of Fish Eggs and Larvae in C and D Canal.
Abstract
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal connecting the Delaware River estuary with the Chesapeake Bay is one of the more important spawning and nursery areas for striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay region. Eggs, larvae, and juveniles of 20 species of fishes are found in the C and D area, and young fishes of varying (by season) species are found in the canal area throughout the year. Analysis of data resulting from two years of sampling effort has revealed this area to be a common low salinity nursery area for fish species that variously spawn in fresh, brackish, or marine waters. Analysis of all available data fails to indicate that purely hydraulic effects of canal enlargement, presently underway, will be detrimental to the reproduction of any species of fish utilizing this area. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADA073690
Entities
People
- Robert Karl Johnson
Organizations
- University of Maryland