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Effects of currents and tides on fine-scale use of marine bird habitats in a Southeast Alaska hotspot

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Drew, Gary S., Piatt, John F., and Hill, David F.

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Areas with high species richness have become focal points in the establishment of marine protected areas, but an understanding of the factors that support this diversity is still incomplete. In coastal areas, tidal currents—modulated by bathymetry and manifested in variable speeds—are a dominant physical feature of the environment. However, difficulties...

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habitats in a Southeast Alaska hotspot Gary S. Drew1,*, John F. Piatt1, David F. Hill2 1US Geological