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Research
Population Dynamics and Essential Habitats of Shortnose Sturgeon in the Ogeechee River, Georgia.
This research will be conducted to define population attributes and evaluate habitats of shortnose sturgeon in the Ogeechee River, Georgia. The first objective of the proposed study will be to estimate abundance and to evaluate the age structure of the current population. The second objective of the project will be to quantify seasonal habitat use within the Ogeechee River, with particular emphasis on locating and quantifying spawning, nursery, and wintering habitats. The third and final objective of the proposed project is to quantify seasonal habitat availability for various life stages of shortnose sturgeon based on seasonal changes in water quality in the Ogeechee River.
Sturgeon will be captured through the use of gill and/or trammel nets which will allow for assessment of population size, age structure, and habitat. Further habitat identification will be conducted through the use of radio/sonic telemetry equipment, which will lead to the evaluation of the quality and quantity of available habitats. Results from this study will help to fulfill the objectives of the NMFS Shortnose Sturgeon Recovery Plan for the Ogeechee River and will particularly help to protect and/or restore sensitive shortnose sturgeon habitats in this system, where necessary.
To learn more about Dr. Douglas Peterson and his work, visit his web page.