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Social calling behavior of Southeast Alaskan humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) : classification and context

Creator:: Fournet, Michelle Elizabeth Hardy
Abstract:: Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are vocal baleen whales that exhibit complex social interactions that vary spatially and seasonally. Across their range, humpback whales produce a wide array of vocalizations including ‘song’, foraging vocalizations, and a range of vocalizations known as social calls -- unclassified non-song vocalizations. This study investigates the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Cummings and Thompson, 1971; Clapham and Mattila, 1990; McDonald et al., 2001; Croll et al., 2002

Feeding rates of the mud shrimp Upogebia pugettensis and implications for estuarine phytoplankton abundance

Creator:: Griffen, Blaine D.
Abstract:: The suspension-feeding mud shrimp, Upogebia pugettensis, is a common inhabitant of intertidal mudflats in estuaries throughout the Pacific Northwest, where it develops extensive burrows. Also inhabiting the shrimps' burrow is the commensal bivalve, Cryptomya californica. Filtration by dense populations of the shrimp and its commensals may have a negative impact...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: burrows that may reach depths of one meter (Griffis and Suchanek 1991, Thompson 1972, Stevens 1929

Survey of Oregon Coastal Port Districts: 1976

Creator:: Burger, Jeffrey
Abstract:: Estuaries, an important part of the continental shelf, have been important centers for the economic development of man. They serve as an interface between the terrestrial and oceanic realm and are a part of the ocean that receives the most physical damage. Different agencies and political groups are vested with...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Spatiotemporal Drivers of Seabird Distribution at the Pacific Marine Energy Center off Newport, Oregon

Creator:: Porquez, Jessica M.
Abstract:: The central Oregon coast was selected as an ideal site for wave energy development and establishment of the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC). PMEC will consist of two nearshore sites, one north (NETS) and one south (SETS) of the Yaquina River, Oregon. Our study aims to assess how the development...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: al. 2009, Thompson et al. 2012, Drew et al. 2013), meaning that changes in habitat or hydrography

Comparative Characterization of Two Nearshore Rocky Reef Areas: A high-use recreational fishing reef vs. an unfished reef

Creator:: Fox, David, Merems, Arlene, Amend, Mark, Weeks, Hal, Romsos, Chris, and Appy, Marcus
Abstract:: This project has provided the ODFW Marine Habitat Project with a unique opportunity to make a comparative examination of the habitats and fish communities of a heavily fished reef off of Siletz Bay, and a nearly unfished reef off Cape Perpetua. There are over 17,000 angler trips for groundfish out...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Golden, Ted Hart, Kaety Jacobson, Steve Jones, Steve Kupillas, Marion Mann, Bill Miller, Tim Plawman

Comparison of habitat restoration and enhancement methods for Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida) in Yaquina Bay, Oregon

Creator:: Law, Karen H.
Abstract:: The Olympia oyster is a foundation species that increases habitat structure for associate species in estuarine systems of the Pacific Coast of North America (Kimbro & Grosholz, 2006). This oyster provides ecosystem services in the form of water filtration (zu Ermgassen et al., 2013), habitat for commercially valuable species such...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Southern Ocean Science and Society: Case Studies at the Nexus of Research, Education, and Policy

Creator:: Hann, Ashley M.
Abstract:: Even in remote environments, human and natural systems are connected. Pressing environmental and social changes warrant the field of science to not only continue to enhance understanding of the natural world, but also consider the socio-ecological implications of research in the coupled human-natural system. Additionally, a need exists for communication...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Mitigating Microplastics : Development and Evaluation of a Middle School Curriculum

Creator:: Kowalski, Marie
Abstract:: Microplastics, plastic marine debris less than 5 mm in size, is a threat to the health of our oceans. One important way to reduce microplastics in our oceans is to educate people about the issue, particularly future decision-makers. In this study, a middle school curriculum was developed using current scientific...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: & Thompson, 2014) and are estimated to make up more than 90% of the plastic particles in the global ocean

Juan Fernandez Islands (Chile) Living Marine Resources and Fishery Perspective

Creator:: Arana, Patricio M.
Abstract:: This paper is an attempt to summarize our actual knowledge about the marine resources available in the area. It also analyzes the situation of the fishery and the principal aspects involved in a possible plan for an integral fisheries development of the Oceanic region around the islands. This plan could...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Mapping a path to sustainable utilization of bay clam resources in Oregon’s 21st century estuaries : an investigation into the potential of Oregon’s commercial bay clam fishery : Report to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Commercial Bay Clam Industry

Creator:: Endreny, Polly A. and Sylvia, Gil
Abstract:: This study was commissioned and funded by the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES) to 1) identify the scientific and management issues constraining the advancement of the Oregon bay clam commercial industry, 2) explore scientific, management, and economic opportunities for the enhancement of the fishery, 3) outline and suggest mechanisms...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: shellfish fishermen as having potential for a larger industry in Oregon estuaries (Sylvia and Munro Mann

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Social calling behavior of Southeast Alaskan humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) : classification and context

Feeding rates of the mud shrimp Upogebia pugettensis and implications for estuarine phytoplankton abundance

Survey of Oregon Coastal Port Districts: 1976

Spatiotemporal Drivers of Seabird Distribution at the Pacific Marine Energy Center off Newport, Oregon

Comparative Characterization of Two Nearshore Rocky Reef Areas: A high-use recreational fishing reef vs. an unfished reef

Comparison of habitat restoration and enhancement methods for Olympia oysters (Ostrea lurida) in Yaquina Bay, Oregon

Southern Ocean Science and Society: Case Studies at the Nexus of Research, Education, and Policy

Mitigating Microplastics : Development and Evaluation of a Middle School Curriculum

Juan Fernandez Islands (Chile) Living Marine Resources and Fishery Perspective

Mapping a path to sustainable utilization of bay clam resources in Oregon’s 21st century estuaries : an investigation into the potential of Oregon’s commercial bay clam fishery : Report to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Commercial Bay Clam Industry

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