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Local and Regional Patterns in Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) Communities Along an Upwelling-Productivity Gradient in Oregon Estuaries, USA

Creator:

Motley, Jennifer

Abstract:

In this thesis, I investigate the organization of eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) and mesograzer communities across local and regional scales in three upwelling- influenced estuaries located along the Oregon coast, USA. Eelgrass ecosystems are an important source of primary production in estuarine systems, providing numerous ecosystem services, including nursery habitat...

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Masters Thesis

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). Conversely, in Elkhorn Slough (California, USA), restoration of an apex predator, the sea otter Enhydra
Kinematic analysis of male olympic cross-country skiers using the open field skating technique

Creator:

Heagy, Brian S.

Abstract:

The kinematic characteristics of 17 elite male cross-country skiers competing in the 50 km race of the 1992 Winter Olympic Games were determined. Each skier used the open field skating technique, one of four skating techniques used in free technique cross-country ski races. Skiers were filmed by the use of...

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Masters Thesis

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skier was determined by using body segment data estimated by Clauser, McConville, and Young (1969