Effects of Landscape Scale Habitat Variability on White Shrimp Population Dynamics in Georgia Estuaries

Explore a 19-minute conference presentation from the Georgia Water Resources Conference examining how different estuarine habitats impact white shrimp populations in Georgia's coastal waters. Learn about the complex relationship between saltmarshes, oyster reefs, and mudflats in supporting white shrimp development, with particular focus on how landscape features like marsh continuity, tidal elevation, and habitat availability affect nursery functions. Discover the research methodology involving monthly otter trawl and cast net surveys, stable isotope analysis, and RNA/DNA ratio studies conducted near Savannah, GA between July and November 2020. Gain insights into how this research contributes to improved resource management and stock assessment of commercially important white shrimp in southeastern U.S. estuaries.