Eelgrass beds impact on juvenile Dungeness crab in Humboldt Bay, CA.

Presentation Year

2024

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

The Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) is a pivotal decapod species along the Pacific coast, playing a significant role both economically and ecologically. This study aimed to investigate the influence of common eelgrass (Zostera marina) beds on juvenile Dungeness crab populations within Humboldt Bay, California. Utilizing crab hoop traps deployed across 30 sites at four distinct beach locations, the research sought to identify habitat preferences and better understand the ecological dynamics shaping juvenile Dungeness crab distributions.

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Jillian

Primary Contact: Last Name

Hodge

Primary Contact: Email

jmh314@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

7605192194