Forage Action Team Publications
Striped Bass Survey Assessment and Habitat Connections
Publication date:The STAC Workshop, "Striped Bass Survey Assessment and Habitat Connections," convened February 2025 to investigate the environmental and ecological factors contributing to the low recruitment of striped bass. The workshop aimed to review current survey approaches and identify priority science needs, supporting the management of this marquee sportfish, which is vital to both the recreational fishing industry and commercial harvest along the Atlantic Coast. The workshop focused on exploring research needs, sharing insights and fostering collaboration among participants to support effective management strategies.
View document [PDF, 1.3 MB] Striped Bass Survey Assessment and Habitat Connections
Forage Status and Trends Report for the Chesapeake Bay
Publication date:This report is a culmination of close to a decade of research to assess whether the status of forage species found in the Chesapeake Bay can support key predator populations.
View document [PDF, 14.1 MB] Forage Status and Trends Report for the Chesapeake Bay
Forage Fish Habitat Suitability Model Report
Publication date:This report is the result of efforts to quantify the extent of suitable habitats for four key forage fishes in the Chesapeake Bay.
View document [PDF, 4.4 MB] Forage Fish Habitat Suitability Model Report
Threshold Effects of Altered Shorelines and Other Stressors on Forage Species in the Chesapeake Bay
Publication date:This report summarizes efforts to synthesize shoreline impacts on forage species and propose a threshold for shoreline hardening.
Environmental, Spatial and Temporal Patterns in Chesapeake Bay Forage Populations
Publication date:This study evaluated environmental, temporal and spatial patterns of forage taxa and predator consumption in the Chesapeake Bay.
Forage Indicators and Consumption Profiles for Chesapeake Bay Fishes
Publication date:This report summarizes efforts to develop a suite of indicators for forage groups and to quantify the magnitude of prey consumed by six predator fishes in the Chesapeake Bay.
View document [PDF, 2.0 MB] Forage Indicators and Consumption Profiles for Chesapeake Bay Fishes
Assessing the Chesapeake Bay Forage Base: Existing Data and Research Priorities
Publication date:This report summarizes the proceedings of a workshop to address uncertainties around forage species and to recommend feasible approaches to improve our collective understanding of the Chesapeake Bay's forage base.