Plankton Production in Flood-Pulse Managed Wetland Ponds

Collaborators
John Durand (Project Contact)
Kyle Phillips
Alice Tung
Jake Sousa
Lynette Williams Dumon
Elsie Platzer
Project Description

Managed wetlands in Suisun Marsh present an opportunity to  increase pelagic food production for fish, but better understanding is needed of the magnitude and timing needed for artificial plankton blooms. This project compares  phytoplankton and zooplankton production across three wetland types (tidally restored, muted tidal, and managed) to understand ecological and management mechanisms that drive food webs in this novel, multi-stakeholder landscape. 

Project Status
Active

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