Forage Action Team
Scope and Purpose
The Forage Action Team will lead the development of the forage fish management strategy associated with the forage fish outcome in the new Watershed Agreement. This team will include representatives from state management agencies, academic institutions, non-profits, and other science experts. The management strategy will outline important actions, considerations, and research priorities that will inform a comprehensive assessment and/or quantification of the Chesapeake Bay forage base.
Publications
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Seasonal and Annual Variation in the Extent of Suitable Habitats for Forage Fishes in Chesapeake Bay, 2000-2016
This study, conducted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Anchor QEA, coupled fisheries survey data with dissolved oxygen and hydrodynamic models to develop habitat suitability indices for four key forage fishes...
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2020 Forage Indicator Development Plan
The Forage Action Team's plan for developing an initial suite of indicators to track and assess forage status in the Bay.
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Threshold effects of altered shorelines and other stressors on forage species in Chesapeake Bay
Threshold effects of altered shorelines and other stressors on forage species in the Chesapeake Bay.