Monitoring estuarine condition at Fire Island National Seashore

Lead Principal Investigator: Peterson, Bradley

Partner Institution: Stony Brook University

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Project Discipline: Natural Resources

Start Year: 2007

End Year: 2012

Products Associated with this Project:

• Furman, B. 2015. Space acquisition strategies of Zostera marina. Dissertation. Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. ProQuest: https://search.proquest.com/openview/5d- 425017d5a13b9d4bc535c41c0a4cd2/1.pdf?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y (Thesis)
• Jackson, L. 2014. The effect of patch dynamics and nutrient availability on the production of Zostera marina seeds within Shinnecock Bay, NY. Master’s Thesis, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. https://cpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/you.stonybrook.edu/dist/d/479/files/2014/05/Jackson_2014_thesis-2efx3zr.pdf (Thesis)
• Neckles, H., B. Kopp, B. Peterson, P. Pooler. 2012. Integrating scales of seagrass monitoring to meet conservation needs. Estuaries and Coasts 35:23-46. (Publication)
• Neckles, H., B. Kopp, B. Peterson, P. Pooler. Integrating scales of seagrass monitoring. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Biennial Conference, Portland, OR. November 1-5, 2009. (Presentation(s))
• Peterson, B. The impact of positive interaction between organisms and seagrass populations in New York south shore estuaries. Department of Environmental Science, University of Virginia. 2011. (Presentation(s))
• Peterson, B., A. Stubler. 2009. Final Report of the New York State Seagrass Task Force: Recommendations to the New York State Governor and Legislature. (Publication)
• Peterson, B., A. Stubler. Cumulative impacts of multiple stressors on Zostera marina populations in New York estuaries. 39th Benthic Ecology Meetings, Wilmington, NC. March 10-13, 2010. (Presentation(s))
• Peterson, B., A. Stubler. Cumulative impacts of multiple stressors on Zostera marina populations in New York estuaries. New England Estuarine Research Society Meetings, Port Jefferson, NY. May 5-7, 2011. (Presentation(s))
• Peterson, B., B. Rodgers, S. Brisbin, J. Myers. Assessing estuarine condition through water quality and seagrass monitoring at Fire Island National Seashore, NY. Status, Trends, and Conservation of Eelgrass in Atlantic Canada and the Northeastern United States, Portland, ME. (Invited speaker). February 24-25, 2009. (Presentation(s))
• Peterson, B., S. Brisbin, B. Furman. Effect of a prolonged brown tide (Aureococcus anophagefferens) on interannual Zostera marina densities within a New York estuary. 39th Benthic Ecology Meetings, Wilmington, NC. March 10-13, 2010. (Presentation(s))
• Peterson, B., S. Brisbin, B. Furman. Effect of a prolonged brown tide (Aureococcus anophagefferens) on interannual Zostera marina densities within a New York estuary. 7th Biennial Fire Island National Seashore Planning, Science and Research Conference, Patchogue, NY. April 21-22, 2010. (Presentation(s))
• Peterson, B.., E. Bricker, S. Brisbin, B. Furman, A. Stubler, J. Carroll, D. Berry, C. Gobler, A. Calladine, M. Waycott. 2013. Genetic diversity and gene flow in Zostera marina populations surrounding Long Island, New York USA: No evidence of inbreeding, genetic degradation or population isolation. Aquatic Botany 110:61-66. (Publication)
• Rodgers, B. 2010. How does groundwater impact eelgrass in Long Island? The role of nitrogen and herbicide in reducing eelgrass growth, survival and photosynthetic efficiency. Master’s Thesis, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. (Thesis)
• Rodgers, B., B. Peterson. Impacts of groundwater flow on eelgrass, Zostera marina, in New York estuaries. 38th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX. March 4-7, 2009. (Presentation(s))
• Rodgers, B., M. Harke, B. Peterson. Eelgrass (Zostera marina) growth, photosynthetic efficiency and survival in response to groundwater exposure with nitrate and the herbicide Diuron. 39th Benthic Ecology Meetings, Wilmington, NC. March 10-13, 2010. (Presentation(s))
• Rountos, K. 2008. The role of porewater sulfide toxicity among other multiple stressors in Zostera marina populations in Long Island South Shore Estuaries. Master’s Thesis, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. (Thesis)
• Wall, C., B. Peterson, C. Gobler. The interactive effects of nutrient loading and suspension feeding on estuarine resources. 39th Benthic Ecology Meetings, Wilmington, NC. March 10-13, 2010. (Presentation(s))
• Brisbin, S. 2010. Genetic diversity and gene flow in Zostera marina populations across the Long Island Sound and south shore estuaries. Master’s Thesis, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. (Thesis)
• Brisbin, S., B. Peterson. Genetic diversity and gene flow in Zostera marina populations in Great South Bay, New York. 39th Benthic Ecology Meetings, Wilmington, NC. March 10-13, 2010. (Presentation(s))
• Brunelle, M., B. Peterson, B. Furman. Morphological differences in deep edge seagrass in Great South Bay, New York. New York Marine Sciences Consortium Meeting, Oakdale, NY. October 8, 2010. (Presentation(s))
• Furman, B., L. Jackson, E. Bricker, M. Waycott, B. Peterson. The interactive effects of pollination and seed dispersal distance on the dynamics of sexual recruitment in an establishment phase Zostera marina meadow in Long Island South Shore Estuaries. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, San Diego, CA. November 3-7, 2013. (Presentation(s))
• Jackson, L., B. Furman, J. Carroll, B. Peterson. Landscape-scale effects of Zostera marina seed production in Long Island South Shore Estuaries. NY 41st Benthic Ecology Meeting, Norfolk VA. March 21-24, 2012. (Presentation(s))
• Jackson, L., B. Furman, J. Carroll, B. Peterson. Zostera marina seed production in patches of varying size and location in Long Island South Shore Estuaries. 42nd Benthic Ecology Meeting, Savanah, GA. March 20-24, 2013. (Presentation(s))
• Neckles, H., B. Kopp, B. Peterson, P. Pooler, S. Stevens, 2009. Seagrass monitoring in the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites, Portland, OR. March 1-5, 2009. (Presentation(s))