Sturgeon Detection Using Biochemical Methods
Abstract
This technical note explores the concept of biochemical methodologies to survey waterways for the presence of sturgeon. Such a tool would enhance capabilities to detect sturgeon occupation of channel reaches in advance of dredging operations, and to direct longer-term inventories of habitat use within entire water basins. Coordination and management of navigation dredging projects can become very difficult if navigation channel reaches to be dredged are known to be frequented by sturgeon. Almost all sturgeon stocks are subject to special protective measures based on their status as threatened and/or endangered species on many state or federal registers. Given the general rarity of sturgeon and lack of knowledge regarding their population dynamics, habitat requirements, and seasonal occurrences in many portions of navigable waterways, dredging projects are frequently constrained to avoid detrimental effects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA387398
Entities
People
- Douglas G. Clarke
- E. Vasileva
- Ross S. Zinkevich
- V. Kasumyan
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center