Invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay: A risk to realizing Bay restoration investments
August 21, 2024
Introduction
The partners of the Chesapeake Bay are investing billions of dollars in the restoration of critical habitats to improve conditions for people and living resources throughout the Bay and its watershed. However, the recent proliferation of invasive Ictalurus furcatus (blue catfish) in the Chesapeake Bay’s major rivers has the potential to disrupt these restoration efforts and limit the full potential improvement of the ecosystem. The U.S. Geological Survey can help respond to this management challenge in the Nation’s largest estuary by leveraging its leadership and technical capabilities to work with resource managers, academics, and other stakeholders.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2024 |
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Title | Invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay: A risk to realizing Bay restoration investments |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20243033 |
Authors | Ellen Robertson, Jenn Malpass, Christopher Ottinger, John Griffin, Christine Densmore, Kenneth Hyer |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2024-3033 |
Index ID | fs20243033 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Eastern Ecological Science Center |