The early life and struggles of alewives in a New Jersey river system
Alewives (Alosa pseudoharengus; Figure 1) are small, silvery forage fish found along the East Coast from Newfoundland to the Carolinas. They are commonly referred to as river herring along with […]
Importance of a marine conservation zone for blue crabs
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are areas where human activities are restricted for conservation or historical purposes. These restrictions can include limitations on fishing, development, and anything that disrupts aquatic life. […]
Physical properties of estuaries influence blue crab populations
Blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) are a species of crab native to estuaries along the western Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to northern Argentina (Figure 1). They live on soft-bottom habitats […]
