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Habitat mapping and identifying suitable habitat of Redfish Rocks Pilot Marine Reserve, Port Orford, Oregon

Creator:: Amolo, Rizaller C.
Abstract:: Establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs) has been documented to effectively manage marine resource's diversity and enhance fisheries productivity. However, there must be a critical consideration of how these sites are selected and the actual description of the site itself. Its effectiveness is greatly dependent on understanding these habitats and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Rizaller C. Amolo for

Habitat Associations and Diet Composition of Western Purple Martins in Western Oregon

Creator:: Sherman, Lorelle M.
Abstract:: The western purple martin (Progne subis arboricola) is a species of conservation concern throughout the Pacific Northwest. In western Oregon, the purple martin nests in three major ecosystem types: inland open-water, coastal, and upland forest. The availability of suitable breeding habitat is a major limiting factor for western purple martin...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: shown with BIC, AIC, chi-square P- values, and R2GLMM(c) (Nakagawa and Schielzeth 2012) for each model

Encounter norms of snorkelers and scuba divers at Molokini, Hawai'i : methodological and managerial applications

Creator:: Bell, Caitlin M.
Abstract:: Over the past few decades, tourism and recreation activities have increased in tropical marine settings, and studies have examined social and ecological impacts of these activities. Some studies have examined social impacts such as encounters, crowding, and encounter norms or standards that individuals use to evaluate encounters with others as...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: this site; and (c) whether visitors who encounter more boats than their norm feel more crowded and

Larval Biogeography and Varying Spawning Behavior of Bering Sea Groundfishes: Implications for Management in a Changing Seascape

Creator:: Vary, Laura
Abstract:: Early life stages of marine fishes exert substantial control on the productivity and resilience of marine fisheries, as these life stages represent periods of extreme mortality. Additionally, eggs and larvae of marine fishes respond rapidly to environmental change and can thus be used to infer ecosystem-wide responses to climate change...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to the rest of my graduate committee, Lauren Rogers and Michael Harte, who provided me with

The Role of Iron: How Natural and Human-Induced Iron Fertilization Could Change Ocean Productivity

Creator:: Adroli, Nurmalia
Abstract:: Iron (Fe) is an important limiting nutrient that can affect the rate of ocean primary production because it is required by phytoplankton as an enzymatic cofactor in photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, and other essential metabolic functions. Most Fe reaches the surface of the open ocean via atmospheric dust deposition, which is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: advising committee, Prof. Michael Harte and Prof. Ricardo Letelier: thank you very much for your

Patterns of sediment accumulation in the Siletz River Estuary, Oregon

Creator:: Pakenham, Anna
Abstract:: Anecdotal evidence suggests many Pacific Northwest estuaries are filling with sediment due to historical logging activities in upstream watersheds. Using the Siletz River estuary as a case study, this research began by analyzing timber harvest and discharge records of the Siletz River watershed, and found that increased timber harvest coincides...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: _________________________________________ 46 Appendix C: MAR table _____________________________________________________ 52 Appendix D

Mapping the Political Landscape of Wave Energy Development Off the Oregon Coast

Creator:: Stevenson, John
Abstract:: Since 2006 Oregon has promoted the development of wave energy off its coast. While the state may be well suited for the technology because of an abundant wave resource and supporting coastal infrastructure there remain potential barriers to implementing this policy, including uncertainties about the technology and concerns for impacts...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

A toolbox for sustaining working waterfronts : Assessing applications in Newport, Oregon

Creator:: Kellner, Laurel A.
Abstract:: Working waterfronts across the nation are under pressure. Land use priorities of local governments are changing in response to population growth, new economic pressures, and shifting policy and politics. In Oregon, the decline of fisheries and timber in economic importance followed by the growth of tourism and retirement services has...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: her committee members Dr. Michael Harte and Dr. Jim Good for their advice, guidance, and support

A Broader Overview and Investigation into Seafood Traceability Developments and the Current Landscape for the US West Coast Seafood Industry

Creator:: Ahlers, Brian L.
Abstract:: Seafood is one of the most diverse and highly traded natural resources worldwide. Widespread evidence of increased seafood fraud and IUU fishing has placed enormous pressure on industry and governments to determine the authenticity, safety, and sustainability of seafood. The recently established US National Ocean Council has addressed several gaps...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: graduate research. I also wish to thank Dr. Michael Harte for all of his encouragement, professional

Development of the project CROOS website : Laying the groundwork for the future of fisheries research

Creator:: Pugmire, Christopher M.
Abstract:: Fisheries researchers and the general public can greatly benefit from the rapid data sharing and collaborative research that is facilitated by the both the internet and modern digital technology. One of the pioneers of this new strategy of conducting and utilizing fisheries research is Project CROOS (Collaborative Research on Oregon...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ..…………………………….. 50 Appendix B Sample Focus Group Participant Invitation…………. 55 Appendix C

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Habitat mapping and identifying suitable habitat of Redfish Rocks Pilot Marine Reserve, Port Orford, Oregon

Habitat Associations and Diet Composition of Western Purple Martins in Western Oregon

Encounter norms of snorkelers and scuba divers at Molokini, Hawai'i : methodological and managerial applications

Larval Biogeography and Varying Spawning Behavior of Bering Sea Groundfishes: Implications for Management in a Changing Seascape

The Role of Iron: How Natural and Human-Induced Iron Fertilization Could Change Ocean Productivity

Patterns of sediment accumulation in the Siletz River Estuary, Oregon

Mapping the Political Landscape of Wave Energy Development Off the Oregon Coast

A toolbox for sustaining working waterfronts : Assessing applications in Newport, Oregon

A Broader Overview and Investigation into Seafood Traceability Developments and the Current Landscape for the US West Coast Seafood Industry

Development of the project CROOS website : Laying the groundwork for the future of fisheries research

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