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    • Houston Ship Channel 1993-1994

    Metadata Updated: June 1, 2025

    Between May 5, 1993 and September 19, 1994, we collected quantitative 1-m2 area drop samples and measured a variety of habitat attributes using field surveys and aerial photography to characterize three existing marshes (Atkinson Island, Hog Island, and Cedar Point) in Galveston Bay. We also compared nekton densities among different types of intertidal and shallow subtidal habitats (pond, channel, cove, open bay, and four marsh types). The vegetated surface consistently contained more species and dominant species exhibited at least some degree of habitat selection. To maximize fishery habitat, we recommend placing greater emphasis on constructing low marsh edge habitat by creating large areas of Spartina alterniflora and Scirpus maritimus marsh interspersed with a dense network of shallow channels and interconnected ponds.

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    Metadata Date May 15, 2025
    Metadata Created Date November 12, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date June 1, 2025
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    Harvested from NMFS SEFSC

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date May 15, 2025
    Metadata Created Date November 12, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date June 1, 2025
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    Guid gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:8603
    Access Constraints Cite As: Southeast Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: Houston Ship Channel 1993-1994 [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/8603., Access Constraints: None, Use Constraints: Data set is not for use in litigation. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages or misrepresentations caused by inaccuracies in these data, or as a result of these data being used on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does distribution constitute any such warranty
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    Harvest Source Title NMFS SEFSC
    Licence NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
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    Temporal Extent Begin 1993
    Temporal Extent End 1994

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