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Habitat, Population Dynamics, Metal Levels and Colonial Waterbirds in A F O O D C H A I N A P P R O A C H Marine Science Series The CRC Marine Science Series is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art coverage of important topics in marine biology, marine chemistry, marine geology, and physical oceanography. The series includes volumes that focus on the synthesis of recent advances in marine science. CRC MARINE SCIENCE SERIES SerieS editor Michael J. Kennish, Ph.D. PUBLISHED TITLES Acoustic Fish Reconnaissance, I.L. Kalikhman and K.I. Yudanov Artificial Reef Evaluation with Application to Natural Marine Habitats, William Seaman, Jr. The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume I, Peter L. Lutz and John A. Musick Chemical Oceanography, Third Edition, Frank J. Millero Coastal Ecosystem Processes, Daniel M. Alongi Coastal Lagoons: Critical Habitats of Environmental Change, Michael J. Kennish and Hans W. Paerl Coastal Pollution: Effects on Living Resources and Humans, Carl J. 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Livingston Habitat, Population Dynamics, Metal Levels and Colonial Waterbirds in A F O O D C H A I N A P P R O A C H JOANNA BURGER MICHAEL GOCHFELD Boca Raton London New York CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL 33487-2742 © 2016 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business No claim to original U.S. Government works Version Date: 20160603 International Standard Book Number-13: 978-1-4822-5114-2 (eBook - PDF) This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or the consequences of their use. 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CCC is a not-for-profit organization that provides licenses and registration for a variety of users. For organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by the CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identifica- tion and explanation without intent to infringe. Visit the Taylor & Francis Web site at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com and the CRC Press Web site at http://www.crcpress.com Dedication We dedicate this book to Fred Lesser, who was completely devoted to helping us study the birds of Barnegat Bay for 40 years, to all our students who provide hope for the future study and conservation of colonial waterbirds, and to the international team of shorebird biologists who migrate to Delaware Bay each year to help unravel the biology of shorebirds. Fred Lesser in the field with an Egret Chick. And to the students who are carrying on the research and conservation work with colonial birds. From left to right in top row: Brian Palestis, Joanna Burger, Steve Garber. Front row: Taryn Pittfield, Nellie Tsipoura, Susan Elbin, Carl Safina, Sheila Shukla, Christian Jeitner. The international team of shorebird biologists. Contents Foreword ........................................................................................................................................xvii Preface by Joanna Burger ...............................................................................................................xix Preface by Michael Gochfeld ..........................................................................................................xxi Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................xxiii Authors .........................................................................................................................................xxvii Part I Introduction to Barnegat Bay and Northeast Estuaries Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................3 Objectives of This Book ................................................................................................................8 Biomonitoring and Bioindicators ................................................................................................10 Using Colonial Waterbirds as Bioindicators and Sentinels .........................................................17 Habitat Diversity and Changes ....................................................................................................21 Environmental Contaminants .....................................................................................................24 Human Dimensions .....................................................................................................................25 Barnegat Bay as a Microcosm ................................................................................................27 How People and Biota Use the Bay ........................................................................................27 How People Have Changed the Ecosystem of the Bay ..........................................................29 How the Physical and Biological Aspects of the Bay Have Influenced People .....................30 How People Perceive the Bay and Want to See Changes .......................................................35 How Perceptions Influence Management and Public Policy ..................................................35 Summary and Conclusions .........................................................................................................37 Chapter 2 Barnegat Bay and Other Northeast Estuaries ..................................................................................39 Introduction .................................................................................................................................39 National Estuary Program ..........................................................................................................39 Water Quality Index ...............................................................................................................40 Sediment Quality Index .........................................................................................................45 Quality Index Comparisons ...................................................................................................45 Ecoregions ...................................................................................................................................46 Barnegat Bay Ecosystem .............................................................................................................46 Massachusetts Bays and Boston Harbor .....................................................................................53 Buzzards Bay and Nearby Waters ...............................................................................................54 Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay ..........................................................................................55 New York–New Jersey Harbor ....................................................................................................59 Pollution Prevention and Industrial Ecology in the New York–New Jersey Harbor .............61 Delaware Bay Estuary .................................................................................................................62 Chesapeake Bay ..........................................................................................................................66 Summary and Conclusions .........................................................................................................69 ix
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