Bay Grasses

Learn about underwater bay grasses, also known as submerged aquatic vegetation or SAV. Bay grasses provide food and refuge for blue crabs, striped bass, and many other Bay organisms, but are under threat from cloudy waters and rising temperatures. For a more detailed look at SAV research and restoration activities, visit our SAV Program, the center of  SAV science at VIMS.

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Five Most Recent Journal Articles

  1. Oreska, M. P. J., et al., 2021. Defining the Zostera marina (Eelgrass) Niche from Long-Term Success of Restored and Naturally Colonized Meadows: Implications for Seagrass Restoration. Estuaries and Coasts, 44 (2): 396-411. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-020-00881-3
  2. Murphy, C. E., et al., 2021. Habitat Primarily Structures Seagrass Epifaunal Communities: a Regional-Scale Assessment in the Chesapeake Bay. Estuaries and Coasts, 44 (2): 442-452. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-020-00864-4
  3. Marion, S. R., et al., 2021. Seed Burial Alleviates Wave Energy Constraints on Zostera marina (Eelgrass) Seedling Establishment at Restoration-Relevant Scales. Estuaries and Coasts, 44 (2): 352-366. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-020-00832-y
  4. Marion, S. R., et al., 2021. Correction to: Seed Burial Alleviates Wave Energy Constraints on Zostera marina (Eelgrass) Seedling Establishment at Restoration-Relevant Scales (Estuaries and Coasts, (2021), 44, 2, (352-366), 10.1007/s12237-020-00832-y). Estuaries and Coasts, 44 (2): 578. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-021-00897-3
  5. Longmire, K. S., et al., 2021. Saved by the shell: Oyster reefs can shield juvenile blue crabs Callinectes sapidus. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 672 163-173. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps13781

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