@mastersthesis {83154,
	title = {Ecosystem Functions of Pacific Northwest Estuaries: The Role of Ocean and Watershed Drivers in Eelgrass and Coho Salmon Dynamics},
	year = {2020},
	note = {This wide-ranging doctoral dissertation aims to {\textquotedblleft}investigate ocean and watershed dynamics to better understand the key drivers and consequences of ecosystem change in Pacific Northwest (PNW) estuaries{\textquotedblright} (from the Abstract). Topics explored include eelgrass and macroalgae, coho salmon and the Dungeness crab catch. },
	pages = {274 p.},
	school = {Oregon State University},
	type = {Doctoral Dissertation},
	edition = {Ph. D.},
	chapter = {Dept. of Integrative Biology},
	address = {Corvallis, Or.},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, Beaver Creek, carbon dioxide, climate, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, Coos Bay, dissolved oxygen, Dungeness crab =   Metacarcinus magister (Cancer magister), eelgrass = Zostera marina, El Nino, Oregon Coast, Pacific Decadal Oscillation, pH, phosphate, precipitation, salinity, sea lettuce = Ulva spp., Siletz Bay, Siuslaw River estuary, Umpqua River, upwelling, water temperature, Yaquina Bay},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/gt54kv37z },
	author = {Magel, Caitlin L.}
}
@article {76436,
	title = {Nursery Functions of U.S. West Coast Estuaries:  The State of Knowledge for Juveniles of Focal Invertebrate and Fish Species},
	year = {2014},
	note = {This report summarizes what is known about the role of estuaries as nurseries for important aquatic species. The authors inventoried 303 West Coast estuaries and categorized each by class (lagoonal, riverine, embayment and sound) and subclass (estuarine coastal subtidal, tidal channel/creek, slough and lagoon). They examined 15 different species that used estuaries and noted what is known and not known about their life cycles and use of estuaries. {\textquotedblleft}Together with the estuary inventory and the geodatabase, this report represents the first stage in a larger effort to better understand the nursery functions of West Coast estuaries for fish and invertebrates.{\textquotedblright} (p.3)},
	pages = {168 p.},
	institution = {The Nature Conservancy},
	address = {Arlington, Va.},
	keywords = {aquatic invertebrates, Bat stingray = Myliobatus californicus (Aetobatus californicus), Bay shrimp = Crangon franciscorum, Brown rockfish = Sebastes auriculatus, California halibut = Paralichthys californicus, Chinook salmon = Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, Coho salmon = Oncorhynchus kisutch, crustaceans, Dungeness crab =   Metacarcinus magister (Cancer magister), eelgrass = Zostera marina, English sole = Parophrys vetulus, estuaries, fishes, general, geographic distribution, Green sturgeon = Acipenser medirostris, habitats, juvenile fish, Leopard shark = Triakis semifasciata, life history information, Oregon, Pacific Coast, Pacific herring =  Clupea pallasi, Pacific staghorn sculpin = Leptocottus armatus, Shiner perch = Cymatogaster aggregate, Starry flounder = Platichthys stellatus, steelhead trout = Oncorhynchus mykiss},
	url = {https://www.scienceforconservation.org/products/nursery-functions-of-estuaries},
	author = {Hughes, Brent B. and Levey, Matthew D. and Brown, Jennifer A. and Fountain, Monique C. and Carlisle, Aaron B. and Litvin, Steven Y. and Greene, Correigh M. and Heady, Walter N. and Gleason, Mary G.}
}
@article {34556,
	title = {Determining bathymetric distributions of the eelgrass <i>Zostera marina</i> L. in three turbid estuaries on the eastern North Pacific coast},
	journal = {Botanica Marina},
	volume = {55},
	number = {3},
	year = {2012},
	note = {This paper describes a method for mapping estuarine eelgrass beds that can be applied to other subsurface aquatic vegetation, and to give a method for estimating the part of the eelgrass that is too deep to be detected by this method. Bathymetric models of three estuaries were made and then compared with eelgrass distribution. },
	pages = {p.229-240},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, aquatic vegetation, eelgrass = Zostera marina, map, spatial distribution, temporal abundance, Tillamook Bay, Yaquina Bay},
	doi = {10.1515/bot-2011-0011},
	author = {Young, David R. and Clinton, Patrick J. and Specht, David T. and Collura, Chris Mochon and Lee II, Henry}
}
@article {15461,
	title = {Classification of Regional Patterns of Environmental Drivers and Benthic Habitats in Pacific Northwest Estuaries},
	volume = {EPA 600/R-09/140},
	year = {2009},
	note = {"This report describes a pilot effort at classifying PNW estuaries with regards to landscape attributes and their susceptibility to nutrient enrichment."  Much data is presented. Although the report focuses on seven estuaries (Alsea, Coos Bay, Nestucca, Salmon River, Tillamook Bay, Umpqua and Yaquina), many other estuaries are mentioned, and basic statistical data is given for all PNW estuaries.},
	pages = {298 p.},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, climate, Coos Bay, demographics, eelgrass = Zostera marina, ghost shrimp = Callianassa californiensis, hydrography, hydrology, Japanese eelgrass = Zostera japonica, Mud shrimp = Upogebia pugettensis, Nestucca  River estuary, nitrate-nitrite, nitrogen, phosphorus, phytoplankton, precipitation, salinity, Salmon River Estuary, sediment data, tidal currents, Tillamook Bay, turbidity, Umpqua River estuary, Yaquina Bay},
	url = {https://tinyurl.com/3rd376k},
	author = {Lee II, Henry and Brown, Cheryl A. and U.S. National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory. Western Ecology Division,}
}
@article {26636,
	title = {The Coastal Connection: Assessing Oregon Estuaries for Conservation Planning},
	year = {2008},
	note = {A good overview of the concepts used for evaluating the health of estuaries in Oregon. Identifies data sources, standards.  Good bibliography.},
	month = {2008. Apr.},
	pages = {48 p.},
	institution = {The Nature Conservancy in Oregon},
	address = {Portland, Or.},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, Beaver Creek, Chetco River, coastal hazards, Coos Bay, Coquille River, Depoe Bay, eelgrass = Zostera marina, erosion, general ecosystem description, habitats, hydrology, introduced species, landslides, marshes, Necanicum River, Nehalem River, Nestucca Bay, Netarts Bay, Rogue River, salinity, Salmon River Estuary, Sand Lake, sediments, Siletz Bay, Siltcoos Creek, Siuslaw River, Sixes River, Tahkenitch Creek, Tenmile Creek, Tillamook Bay, water quality, Yachats River, Yaquina Bay},
	url = {https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/docs/conservation_planning_1110/TNC_report.pdf},
	author = {Aldous, Allison and Brown, Jenny and Elseroad, Adrien and The Nature Conservancy in Oregon}
}
@article {16421,
	title = {Clam studies: 1983},
	volume = {no.84-14},
	year = {1984},
	note = {"This report summarizes the results of our bay clam studies in 1983. Activities summarized include monitoring of the recreational and commercial clam fisheries, hatchery stock enhancement studies, natural recruitment studies, and miscellaneous other projects." (Introduction)},
	month = {1984},
	pages = {52 p.},
	institution = {Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife},
	address = {Newport, OR},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, Bay Ocean Flat, Bayshore, bivalves, breakwater, Butter clam = Saxidomus giganteus, Cape Lookout Sand Spit, Charleston Flat, Charleston Triangle, Clam Island, Cockle clam = Clinocardium nuttallii, commercial fisheries - shellfish, Coos Bay, Coquille Point, Coquille River estuary, Criteser{\textquoteright}s Moorage, eelgrass = Zostera marina, Empire Flat, Gaper clam = Tresus capax, Garibaldi Flat, Hanson{\textquoteright}s Marina, Happy Camp, Idaho Point, Little Nestucca Flat, Littleneck clam = Leukoma staminea, Manila clam = Venerupis japonica, molluscs, Nehalem Bay, Nestucca Bay, Netarts Bay, North Fork Flat, North Shore, North Spit, Pigeon Point, recreational fisheries - shellfish, Sitka Flat, Siuslaw Bay, Softshell clam = Mya arenaria, statistics, Tillamook Bay, Umpqua River estuary, Yaquina Bay, Yaquina Bay Bridge},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/12579s92p},
	author = {Gaumer, Thomas F. and Oregon. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife,}
}
@book {16826,
	title = {Alsea Wetlands Review},
	year = {1976},
	note = {Extensive review of the area. B+w photographs, fold-out maps.},
	month = {1976},
	pages = {434 p.},
	publisher = {United States Army Corps of Engineers. Portland District},
	organization = {United States Army Corps of Engineers. Portland District},
	address = {Portland, Or.},
	keywords = {agriculture, Alder Springs Acres, Alsea Bay, Alsea River, Alsea Spit, aquatic vegetation, Barclay Meadows, Bayshore, coastal hazards, commercial fisheries, demographics, Drift Creek, Eckman Slough, economics, eelgrass = Zostera marina, environmental law and policy, erosion, flooding, general ecosystem description, historical, human impacts, hydrography, hydrology, land ownership, land use, Lint Slough, marinas, McKinney Slough, Port of Alsea, recreational fisheries, salinity, soils, terrestrial vegetation, tidal data, turbidity, Waldport, water pollution, water temperature, wetland delineation, wetland vegetation},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/ng451j384}
}
@mastersthesis {16841,
	title = {Biology of the Genus <i>Eohaustorius</i> (Amphipoda: Haustoriidae) on the Oregon Coast},
	year = {1976},
	note = {Major professor was C. B. Miller.},
	month = {1976},
	pages = {207 p.},
	school = {Oregon State University },
	type = {Doctoral Dissertation},
	edition = {Ph. D.},
	chapter = {Dept. of Zoology},
	address = {Corvallis, Or.},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, amphipods, Beaver Creek, Big Creek, eelgrass = Zostera marina, Eohaustorius, habitats, life history information, Lost Creek Beach, salinity, spatial distribution, theses, water temperature, Yaquina Bay},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/3f4628563},
	author = {Bosworth, Weldon S.}
}
@article {16881,
	title = {Tidal Datums and Characteristics of the Upper Limits of Coastal Marshes in Selected Oregon Estuaries},
	year = {1976},
	note = {"Based on field work conducted during the months of July and August 1976, the following report describes the characteristics of vegetation at the upper limit of intertidal wetland in five Oregon coastal marshes and relates vegetation characteristics to marsh zonation, elevations above Mean Sea Level and various tidal datums." (from the Preface)},
	month = {15 November 1976},
	keywords = {Alsea Bay, aquatic vegetation, Bandon Marsh, biological, Burnside, Columbia River estuary, Coquille Bay, Drift Creek, Eckman Lake, eelgrass = Zostera marina, general ecosystem description, grasses, Hatfield Marine Science Center, physical, Settler Point, species list, tidal data, Tongue Point, wetland delineation, wetland vegetation, Yaquina Bay},
	url = {https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/technical_reports/jh343s762},
	author = {Frenkel, Robert E. and Eilers, H. Peter}
}
