2023
DOI: 10.15447/sfews.2023v20iss4art3
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Ecology and Ecosystem Impacts of Submerged and Floating Aquatic Vegetation in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta

Abstract: Substantial increases in non-native aquatic vegetation have occurred in the upper San Francisco Estuary over the last 2 decades, largely from the explosive growth of a few submerged and floating aquatic plant species. Some of these species act as ecosystem engineers by creating conditions that favor their further growth and expansion as well as by modifying habitat for other organisms. Over the last decade, numerous studies have investigated patterns of expansion and turn-over of aquatic vegetation species; ef… Show more

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“…While the conversion of managed wetlands to open tidal habitats may not increase overall productivity, the restoration of currently dry areas is expected to benefit productivity. The benefits may decrease due to colonization by clams or aquatic vegetation, which may reduce productivity by shading out light to the water column [44]. In addition, note that the high predicted mean water age during summer conditions indicates the slow exchange with Suisun Bay and the low export of productivity from Suisun Marsh.…”
Section: Management Implicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While the conversion of managed wetlands to open tidal habitats may not increase overall productivity, the restoration of currently dry areas is expected to benefit productivity. The benefits may decrease due to colonization by clams or aquatic vegetation, which may reduce productivity by shading out light to the water column [44]. In addition, note that the high predicted mean water age during summer conditions indicates the slow exchange with Suisun Bay and the low export of productivity from Suisun Marsh.…”
Section: Management Implicationsmentioning
confidence: 99%