Protocol Details for Monitoring Aquatic Nuisance Species

Protocol Details for Monitoring Aquatic Nuisance Species Protocol Details for Monitoring Aquatic Nuisance Species

Invertebrate - Benthic inverts
Multiple - benthic
Qualitative:	Yes
Quantitative:	no
Rapid Assessment:	No
Specs:
Distance:
Frequency:
Gear:	visual survey
Method:	In concert with fishing tournaments, all boats, trailers and equipment are inspected before boats are launched. It has been proposed that tournaments be permitted based on ANS inspections. The tournament officials are responsible for the inspections, and report results to the State Game and Fish Department.
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Invertebrate - Benthic inverts

Multiple - benthic

Qualitative:

Quantitative:

Yes

Rapid Assessment:

Specs:

Distance:

Frequency:

Gear:

visual survey

Method:

Protocol for monitoring of marine benthos: intertidal and subtidal macrofauna

This document includes an extensive discussion of how to choose sample site, size, frequency, and method. A number of different methods are discussed, including dredges, corers, graps, and photography. Only general guidelines are given – collectors are encouraged to tailor a sampling program to their study.

In soft-bottomed habitats, grabs or corers are recommended. In hard-bottomed habitats, photography is recommended. Many different types and techniques of grabs, corers and cameras are presented.

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author	Gerhard W. Pohle and Marin L. H. Thomas
Date	9999
Title	Marine Biodiversity Monitoring: Monitoring Protocol for Marine Benthos: Intertidal and Subtidal Macrofauna
journal	report

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