| Abstract: | The San Francisco Bay estuary has been rapidly modified by human activity. Diking and filling of most of its wetlands have eliminated habitats for fish and waterfowl; the introduction of exotic species has transformed the composition of its aquatic communities; reduction of freshwater inflow by more than half has changed the dynamics of its plant and animal communities; and wastes have contaminated its sediments and organisms. Continued disposal of toxic wastes, the probable further reduction in freshwater inflow, and the possible synergy between the two provide the potential for further alteration of the estuary‘s water quality and biotic communities. |
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| Citation Author: | Nichols, F. H.; Cloern, J. E.; Luoma, S. N.; Peterson, D. H. |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Science |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | The modification of an estuary; 1986; Article; Journal; Science; Nichols, F. H.; Cloern, J. E.; Luoma, S. N.; Peterson, D. H. |
| Citation Start Page: | 567 |
| Citation Volume: | 231 |
| Citation Year: | 1986 |
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| Text: | The modification of an estuary; 1986; Article; Journal; Science; Nichols, F. H.; Cloern, J. E.; Luoma, S. N.; Peterson, D. H. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 1986 00:00 -0600 |
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