1992 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in the Chesaepake Bay 1993
- Published:
- December 1, 1993
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
In 1992, the Chesapeake Bay had 28,591 hectares of SAV, compared to 25,623 hectares in 1991, with 2,516 hectares (8.7%), 13,713 hectares (48.9%) and 12,362 hectares (434.2$) occurring in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Bayzones, respectively (Fig 1,2,and 3). SAV increased in most sections in 1992 with the largest increases in SAV abundance occurring in the Eastern Bay and Choptank River sections. SAV declined in only a few sections, notably the Upper Potomac River section.