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APPENDIX A
COASTAL FISH & WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT FORM
Name of Area:
Designated:
Date Revised:
County:
Town(s):
7'h' Quadrangle(s):
Richmond Creek and Beach
March 15, 1987
May 15, 2002
Suffolk
Southold
Southold, NY
Assessment Criteria
Ecosystem Rarity (ER)--the uniqueness of the plant and animal community in the area
and the physical, structural, and chemical features supporting this community.
ER assessment: Tidal creek, undeveloped sand peninsula, and salt marsh unusual in Suffolk
County, but rarity diminished by dredging and development along the creek.
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Species Vulnerability (SV)--the degree of vulnerability throughout its range in New
York State of a species residing in the ecosystem or utilizing the ecosystem for its
survival.
SV assessment: Least tern (T) nest in the area. Piping plover (E, T-Fed) have nested in the
area, but the importance of the colony is not adequately documented.
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Human Use (HU)-- the conduct of significant, demonstrable commercial, recreational,
or educational wildlife-related human uses, either consumptive or non-consumptive, in
the area or directly dependent npon the area.
HU assessment: Crabbing and clamming of local importance.
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Population Level (PL)--the concentration of a species in the area during its normal,
recurring period of occurrence, re~~ardless of the length of that period of occurrence.
PL assessment: No unusual concentrations of any fish or wildlife species occur in the area.
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Replaceability (R)--ability to replace the area, either on or off site, with an equivalent
replacement for the same fish and wildlife and uses of those same fish and wildlife, for
the same Ust,rs of those fish and wildlife.
R assessmenl.: Uncertain of ability to replace.
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Habitat Index = fER + SV + HU + PLJ = 25.0
Significance = HI x R =
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NEW YORK STATE
SIGNIFICANT COAST AL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
NARRATIVE
RICHMOND CREEK AND BEACH
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT:
Richmond Creek and Beach is located just west of Great Hog Neck with an inlet into Little
Peconic Bay, Town of South old, Suffolk County (7.5' Quadrangle: Southold, NY). The fish and
wildlife habitat is approximately 135 acres in size consisting of a sand peninsula, salt marsh, and
tidal creek. The New York Natura.l Heritage Program has documented the occurrence or seaside
plantain, a rare plant species, at Richmond Creek. There is moderate residential development
along the borders of the creek, portions of which have been dredged and bulkheaded. Much of
the creek is lined by Spartina altemillora (smooth cordgrass). The creek itself tends to be
muddy.
FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES
The creek/beach/marsh ecosystem at Richmond Creek is similar to other creeks in the area but
serves as an important habitat to several vulnerable wildlife species.
Diamondback terrapin nest on the beach. The tidal creek and salt marshes provide feeding areas
and cover for terrapins during this period (April - July). This area may provide important
breeding habitat for horseshoe crab, but additional documentation is required.
The beach has historically been a nesting area for least terns (T) and piping plover (E, T-Fed).
Least tern nested annually at this site between 1987 and 1996 in variable abundances. A peak
number of 52 nesting pairs occurred in 1989, and numbers have declined during the 1990s.
Piping plover nested in small numbers at Richmond Beach during the late 1980s, but have been
documented only twice since that time (in 1995 and 1997). Further infonnation on the
importance of this beach to the piping plover population is needed. Two pairs of common tern
(T) nested on Richmond Creek Be'ach in 1988. Waterfowl species observed overwintering in the
Richmond Creek area include Canada goose, American black duck, mallard, oldsquaw,
bufflehead, red-breasted merganser, surf scoter, and common goldencye.
Richmond Creek is also a productive habitat for finfish, shellfish and crustaceans, including blue
claw crabs, clams and scallops. The creek is one of the top two creeks for crabbing in the town
and is also important for clamming. Richmond Creek is seasonally closed to shell fishing from
April I through October 3 I.
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IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Diamondback terrapin are vulnerable to disturbance by humans from April! through August 15.
Nesting shorebirds inhabiting Richmond Creek and Beach are highly vulnerable to disturbance
by humans, especially during the nesting and fledging period (March 15 through August 15).
Significant pedestrian traffic or recreational vehicle use of the beach could easily eliminate the
use of this site as a breeding area and should be minimized during this period. Recreational
activities (e.g., boat and personal watercraft landing, off-road vehicle use, picnicking) in the
vicinity of bird nesting areas should be minimized during this period. Predation of chicks and
destruction of eggs or nests by unleashed pets (e.g., dogs, cats) and natural predators may also
occur, and predator control should be implemented where feasible. Fencing and/or continued
annual posting of shorebird nesting areas should be provided to help protect these species.
Control of vegetative succession, through beneficial use of dredged material or other means may
improve the availability of nesting habitat in this area.
Elimination of salt marsh vegetation, through loss of tidal connection, landfilling, dredged
material disposal or excavation would result in a direct loss of habitat area. Alterations of tidal
patterns in the marsh (e.g., by modifying the inlet) could have major impacts on the fish and
wildlife species present. Construction of bulkheads, breakwaters, revetments, and other "hard"
shoreline structures negatively impact tidal wetland habitats. Alternative stratt'gies for the
protection of shoreline property should be examined, including innovative, vegetation-based
approaches. Control of invasive nuisance plant species, through a variety of means, may improve
llsh and wildlife species use of the area and enhance overall wetland values.
Any activity that would substantially degrade the water quality of Richmond Creek would
adversely affect the biological productivity ofthis area. All species ofllsh and wildlife are
affected by water pollution, such as chemical contamination (including food chain efIects as a
result ofbioaccumulation), oil spills, sedimentation, excessive turbidity, stornlwater runoff: and
waste disposal (including boat wastes). Impacts to water quality in the creek should be
minimized or eliminated to enhance locally important shellllsh and crustacean populations.
BalTiers to flsh migration, whether physical or chemical would have a major impact on the
fisheries in Richmond Creek.
Unrestricted use of motorized vessels including personal watercraft in the protected, shallow
waters of bays, harbors, and tidal creeks can have adverse effects on aquatic vegetation and fish
and wildlife populations. Use ofrnotorized vessels should be controlled (e.g.., no wake zones,
speed zones. zones of exclusion) in and adjacent to shallow waters and vegeta.ted wetlands.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS:
lIabitat Unit
NYS Department of State
Division of Coastal Resources
41 State Stteet
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (518) 474-6000
NYSDEC--Region 1
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356
Phone: (631) 444-0354
Wildlife Manager
NYSDEC--Region I
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 444-0310
Bureau of Marine Resources
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite I
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 444-0430
Finfish and Crustaceans
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite 1
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 444-0436
New York Natural Heritage Program
Wildlife Resources Center
700 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 783-3932
Town of South old
Town Hall
53095 Main Road; P.O. Box 1179
Soutbold. NY 11971
Phone: (63 I ) 765-1801
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Office of Ecolob'Y
Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services
Bureau of Environmental \1anagement
County Center
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 852-2077
Paul Stoutenburgh
4015 Skunk Lane
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Phone: (631) 734-6605
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COASTAL FISH & WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT FORM
Name of Area:
Designated:
Date Revised:
County:
Town(s):
7'/,' Quadrangle(s):
Corey Crel~k
March 15, 1987
May 15, 2002
Suffolk
Southold
Southold, NY
Assessment Criteria
Ecosystem Rarity (ER)--the uniqueness ofthe plant and animal community in the area
and the physical, structural, and chemical features supporting this community.
ER assessment: Small, partially developed creek/marshlbeach area; not rare in Suffolk
County.
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Species Vulnerability (SV)--the degree of vulnerability throughout its range in New
York State of a species residing in the ecosystem or utilizing the ecosystem for its
survival.
SVassessment: Osprey (sq, least tern (T) and piping plover (E, T-Fed) present historically,
but importance of the area to these species is not adequately documented.
Calculation: 36 i (25/2) j (16/4) ~ 52.5
Human llse (HU)- the conduct of significant, demonstrable commercial, recreational,
or educational wildlife-related hmnan uses, either consumptive or non~consumptive, in
the area or directly dependent upon the area.
HU assessment: Clamming is significant at the local level.
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Population Level (PL)--the concentration of a species in the area during its normal,
recurring period of occurrence, n'gardless of the length of that period of occurrence.
PL assessment: Concentrations of scallops significant in Suffolk County.
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Replaceability (R)--ability to replace the area, either on or off site, with an equivalent
replacement for the same fish and wildlife and uses of those same fish and wildlife, for
the same users of those fish and wildlife.
R assessment: Irreplaceable.
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Habitat Index = IER + SV + HU + PL] = 56.5
Significance = HI x R = 67.8
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NEW YORK STATE
SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
NARRATIVE
COREY CREEK
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF HABIT A T:
Corey Creek and Beach is located on the southwestern shoreline of Great Hog Neck on Little
Peconic Bay, in the Town of South old, Suffolk County (7.5' Quadrangle: Southold, NY). The
fish and wildlife habitat consists of approximately 130 acres of tidal creek, salt marsh, mudflats
and beach. The area around the western shoreline of Corey Creek and Moyle Cove is a
developed residential area and some portions of the creek have been dredged and bulkheaded.
The beach is a small sand beach and dredged material area which is somewhat degraded by
human disturbance.
FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES:
Thc small disturbed tidal creek and beach found at Corey Creek is not a rare ecosystem type but
the area functions as an important habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife.
Osprey (SC) historically have nested on platforms at this site. A small population of least tern
(T) was present on the beach in 1984, but this species was documented only once more through
1996. Piping plover (E, T -Fed) were sporadically documented at Corey Creek beach, ranging
Irom 0-2 pairs annually during the 1987-1996 period.
Diamondback terrapin have also been seen but the importance of this area to this species is not
well documented. This area may also provide important breeding habitat for horseshoe crab, but
additional documentation is required. The creek serves as a feeding area for the osprey along
with waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife. Waterfowl species observed overwintering in the
Corey Creek area include Canada goose, American black duck, mallard, oldsquaw, bumehead,
red-breasted merganser, surf scoter, and common goldeneye. The creek is a productive area for
marine finfish and shellfish. The area serves as a important nursery area and habitat for shellfish
including bay scallops and hard clams.
The creek was once one of the top three areas in Southold for scalloping, however there is no
longer any scalloping in Corey Creek. It is one of the top clamming areas in the town. The creek
area is also locally important for waterfowl hunting. Concentrations of Canada geese at this site
currently present a nuisance and water quality problem.
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IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
Any activity that would substantially degrade the water quality in Corey Creek would adversely
affect the biological productivity of this area. All species offish and wildlife would be affected
by water pollution such as chemical contamination (including food chain effects resulting from
bioaccumulation), oil spills, excessive turbidity, storm water runoff, and waste disposal. It is
essential that water quality be maintained in the area to protect the bay scallop fishery. The
Town of Southold recommends that use of sprinklers and lawn chemicals be minimized or
prohibited on creek waterfront property.
Alterations of tidal patterns in Corey Creek (e.g., by modifying the inlet) would have major
impacts on the fish and wildlife species present. Dredging in the creek should be scheduled from
September 15 through December 15 to minimize potential impacts on aquatic organisms and to
allow for dredged material disposal when wildlife populations are least sensitive to disturbance.
Dredged material disposal that alters the creek inlet or tidal flow would negatively impact the
habitat value of this site. Barriers to fish migration, whether physical or chemical, would have a
major impact on the fishel1es of Corey Creek. Restoration of fisheries habitat through removal
of such barriers, or other means, should be considered for Corey Creek.
Elimination of salt marsh and inteliidal areas, through dredging, loss of tidal connection.
excavation or filling, would result in a direct loss of habitat area. Construction of shoreline
structures such as docks, piers, bulkheads or revetments, in areas not previously disturbed by
development (e.g., natural beach or salt marsh) may result in a loss of productive areas which
support the fish and wildlife resources of Corey Creek. Alternative strategies for the protection
of shoreline property should be examined, including innovative, vegetation-based approaches.
Control of invasive nuisance plant species, through a variety of means, may improve fish and
wildlife species use of the area and enhance overall wetland values.
Unrestricted use of motorized vessels including personal watercraft in the protected, shallow
waters of bays, harbors, and tidal creeks can have adverse effects on aquatic vegetation and fish
and wildlife populations. Use of motorized vessels should be controlled (e.g., no wake zones,
speed zones, zones of exclusion) in and adjacent to shallow waters and vegetated wetlands.
Nesting shorebirds inhabiting Corey Creek are highly vulnerable to disturbance by humans,
especially during the nesting and fledging period (March 15 through August 15). Significant
pedestrian traffic or recreational vehicle use of the beach could easily eliminate the use "fthis
site as a breeding area and should be minimized during this period. Recreational activities (e.g.,
boat and personal watercraft landing, off-road vehicle use, picnicking) in the vicinity of bird
nesting areas should be minimized during this period. Predation of chicks and destruction of
eggs or nests by unleashed pets (e.g., dogs, cats) and natural predators may also occur, and
predator control should be implemented where feasible. Fencing and/or continued annual
posting of shorebird nesting areas should be provided to help protect these species. Control of
vegetative succession, through beneficial use of dredged material or other means may improve
the availability of nesting habitat in this area. The Corey Creek site is particularly disturbed by
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use of off-road bikes and other vehicles; recreational vehicles should be prohibited from the area
during the March 15- August 15 shorebird nesting period.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS:
Habitat Unit
NYS Department of State
Division of Coastal Resources
41 State Street
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (518) 474-6000
NYSDEC--Region I
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356
Phone: (631) 444-0354
Wildlife Manager
NYSDEC-Region 1
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 444-0310
Bureau of Marine Resources
NYSDEC
205 N. BellE: Meade Road, Suite I
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 444-0430
F intish and Crustaceans
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite 1
East Selauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 444-0436
New York Natural Heritage Program
Wildlife Resources Center
700 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 783-3932
Town of Southold
Town Hall
53095 Main Road; P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Phone: (631) 765-180 I
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Office of Ecology
Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services
Bureau of Environmental Management
County Center
Riverhead, NY 1190 J
Phone: (631) 852-2077
Seatuck Research Program
Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology
P.O. Box 31
Islip, NY 11751
Phone: (631) 581-6908
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Marine Program
3690 Cedar Beach Road
Southo1d, NY 11971
Phone: (631) 852-8660
NYS Sea Grant Extension Service
Cornell University Laboratory
3905 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 1190 I
Phone: (631) 727-3910
Paul Stoutenburgh
4015 Skunk Lane
Cutchogue, NY I J 935
Phone: (631) 734-6605
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COASTAL FISH & WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT FORM
Name of Area:
Designated:
Date Revised:
County:
Town(s):
7Y:' Quadrangle(s):
Orient Harbor
March 15, 1987
May 15,2002
Suffolk
Southold
Orient, NY-CT; Greenport, NY
Assessment Criteria
Ecosystem Rarity (ER)--the uniqueness of the plant and animal commnnity in Ihe area
and the physical, structural, and chemical features supporting this community.
ER assessment: Moderately shallow open water bay area; common in Peconic Bays area, but
rare on Long Island. Eelgrass beds of statewide significance.
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Species Vulnerability (SV)--the degree of vulnerability throughont its range in New
York State of a species residing in the ecosystem or utilizing the ecosystem for Us
survival.
SV assessment: Osprey (SC) nesting Atlantic ridley turtle (E), green turtle (T), loggerhead
turtle en occur in the area. Calculation: 36 + (25/2) + (25/4) + (16/8) ~
56.75
Human Use (HU)- the conduct of significant, demonstrable commercial, recreational,
or educational wildlife-related human uses, either consumptive or non-consumptive, in
the area or directly dependent upon the area.
HU assessment: Commercial bay scallop shellfishery is significant in the northeast region of
the United States.
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Populatiou Level (PL)--the concentration of a species in the area during its normal,
recurring period of occu....ence, regardless of the length of that period of occurrence.
PL assessment: Concentrations of bay scallops significant in the northeast region of the
United States; \vaterfowl concentrations significant between county and regional level.
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Replaceability (R)--ability to replace the area, either on or off site, with an equivalent
replacemeut for the same fish and wildlife and uses of those same fish and wildlife, for
the same us(~rs of those fish and wildlife.
R assessment Irreplaceable.
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Habitat Index = IER + SV + HU + PLI = 170.75
Significance = HI x R =
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NEW YORK STATE
SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABIT A T
NARRATIVE
ORIENT HARBOR
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTJO":-< OF HABITAT:
Orient Harbor is located near the eastern end of the north fork of Long Island, in the Town of
Southold, Suffolk County (7.5' Quadrangles: Orient, NY-CT; and Greenport, NY). This area is
approximately 1900 acres in size, consisting primarily of open water area in the harbor, along
with an undeveloped tidal wetland area and Dam Pond area on its north shore. Water depths in
most of the harbor are generally less than 20 feet below mean low water. The harbor is bordered
by much undeveloped land, including Orient Beach State Park to the east and south, and low
density residential development on the west.
FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES:
Orient Harbor is generally representative of the Peconic Bays ecosystem, in being a broad
expanse of moderately shallow water. This habitat type is unlike the very shallow bays on the
south shore of Long Island or the relatively narrow bays on the north shore. The tidal wetlands
area adjoining Orient Harbor are ,m important component of this ecosystem, contributing to the
biological productivity ofthe area. The Harbor supports extensive, healthy eelgrass beds, of
statewide importance. Orient Harbor is an important habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife
speCIes.
From November through March, Orient Harbor supports wintering waterfowl concentrations of
regional significance. Mid-winter aerial surveys of waterfowl abundance for the ten year period
1975-1984 indicate average concentrations of over 500 birds in the area each year (1,825 in peak
year); for the 1986-1996 period the annual average concentration of birds was almost 200 (354 in
peak year). Species observed included American black duck, mallard, mute swan, merganser,
scaup, goldeneye, buff1ehead, oldsquaw, and Canada goose. Orient Harbor is also inhabited by
several nesting pairs of osprey (SC) during the breeding season, which utilize man-made nesting
platfOlms located in the salt marsh north of the harbor. The potential exists for additional nesting
pairs at this site. Diamondback terrapin have been observed here but the extent to which the area
is used by this species is not adequately documented. This area may also provide important
breeding habitat for borseshoe crab, but additional documentation is required
Orient Harbor is a productive habitat for marine finfish and shellfish. A 1996 Peconic Estuary
Program study found extensive eelgrass beds fringing Orient Harbor, supporting abundant bay
scallop populations. This area is one of the top scallop producing areas on Long Island,
supporting a commercial shellfishery significant in the northeast region of the: United States.
Between May 15 and October 31, an administrative closure for shell fishing is in effect for the
area immediately north of the Orient Yacht Club.
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The harbor also serves as a nursery and feeding area (from April-November, generally) tl)r many
estuarine fish species, and is an important spawning area for weakfish, winter flounder, and scup.
Rccent research has shown that this general area may be an important summer feeding and
nursery area for juvenile Atlantic ridley sea turtle (E). Atlantic ridley, green (T), and loggerhead
(T) turtles have all been documented in this habitat.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality in Orient Harbor would affect the
biological productivity of this area. All species offish and wildlife would be adversely affected
by water pollution, such as chemical contamination (including food chain effects resulting from
bioaccumulation), oil spills, excessive turbidity or sedimentation, stormwater or road runoff, and
waste disposal (including boat wastes). It is essential that high water quality be maintained in the
area to protect the bay scallop fisbery.
Unrestricted usc of motorized vessels including personal watercraft in the protected, shallow
waters of bays, harbors, and tidal creeks can have adverse effects on aquatic vegetation and fish
and wildlife populations. Use of motorized vessels should be controlled (e.g., no wake zones,
spced zones, zones of exclusion) in and adjacent to shallow waters and vegetated wetlands.
Thermal discharges, depending on time of year, may have variable effects on use of the area by
marine species and wintering waterfowl. Installation and operation of water intakes could have a
significant impact on juvenile (and adult, in some cases) fish concentrations, Ithrough
impingement or entrainment.
Construction of shoreline structures, such as docks, piers, bulkheads, or revetments, in areas not
previously disturbed by development (e.g., natural beach or salt marsh), may result in the loss of
productive areas which support the fish and wildlife resources of Orient Harbor. Alternative
strategies for the protection of shoreline property should be examined, including innovative,
vegetation-based approaches. Control of invasive nuisance plant species, through a variety of
means, may improve fish and wildlife species use of the area and enhance overall wetland values.
Docks may be detrimental to nearshore eelgrass beds because of shading, and review of proposed
new docks in Orient Harbor should be conducted with these potential impacts to eelgrass beds in
mind. Restoration opportunities for eelgrass may exist in the bay if water quality parameters are
appropriate. and should be explored.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS:
Habitat Unil1
NYS Department of State
Division of Coastal Resources
41 State Street
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (51 8) 474-6000
NYSDEC---Region 1
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356
Phone: (631) 444-0354
Bureau 0 f Marine Resources
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite]
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (63]) 444-0430
Finfish and Crustaceans
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite II
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 444-0436
Town of Southold
Town Hall
53095 Main Road; P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Phone: (631)765-1801
OHlcc of Ecology
Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services
Bureau of Environmental Management
County Center
Riverhead, NY 1190 I
Phone: (631) 852-2077
NYS Sea Grant Extension Service
Cornell University Laboratory
3905 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 1190 I
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Marine Program
3690 Cedar Beach Road
Southold, NY] ]971
Phone: (631) 852-8660
Paul Stoutenburgh
4015 Skunk Lane
Cutchogue, NY ] 1935
Phone: (631) 734-6605
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COAST AL FISH &: WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT FORM
Name of Area:
Designated:
Date Revised:
County:
Town(s):
7W Quadrangle(s):
Long Beach Bay
March 15, 1987
May 15, 2002
Suffolk
Southold
Orient, NY -CT
Assessment Criteria
Ecosystem Rarity (ER)--the uniqUl:ness of the plant and animal community in the area
and the physical, structural, and chemical features supporting this community.
ER assessment: Large undisturbed coastal wetland and beach ecosystem, rare in New York
State. Eelgrass beds of statewide significance.
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Species Vulnerability (SV)--the degree of vulnerability throughout its range in New
York State of a species residing in the ecosystem or utilizing the ecosystem for its
survival.
SV assessment: Atlantic ridley (E), green (T), and loggerhead (T) turtles documented in area.
Osprey (sq, piping plover (E, T-Fed), and least tern (T) nesting.
Calculation: 36 + (36/2) + (2514) + (25/8) + (25/16) ~ 64.98
Human Use (HU)- the conduct of significant, demonstrable commercial, recreational,
or educational wildlife-related human uses, either consumptive or non-consumptive, in
the area or directly dependent upon the area.
HU assessment: Commercial shell fishing area of significance in the northeast region of the
United States. Various fish and wildlife recreational activities including clamming are
important to Suffolk County residents. Calculation: 25 + (4/2) ~
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Population Level (PL)--the concentration of a species in the area during its normal,
recurring period of occurrence, regardless of the length of that period of occurrence.
PI. assessment: Concentrations of scallops unusual in northeastern United States; nesting
osprey unusual in the State; nesting piping plover and least terns unusual in Suffolk County.
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Replaceability (R)--ability to replace the area, either on or off site, with an eqnivalent
replacement for the same fish and wildlife and uses of those same fish and wildlife, for
the same users of those fish and wildlife.
R assessment: Irreplaceable.
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Habitat Index ~ fER + SV + HU + PL] ~ 180.98
Significance~ HI x R ~ 217.2
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NEW YORK STATE
SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
NARRATIVE
LONG BEACH BAY
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF HABIT AT:
Long Beach Bay is located on the northeastern fork of Long Island, one mile east of the hamlet of
Orient, in the Town of South old, Suffolk County (7.5' Quadrangle: Orient, NY-CT). This
approximately 1,300 acre habitat includes Long Beach Bay, the adjacent State-owned tidal salt
marsh areas, and Orient Beach State Park, which is comprised of a long, narrow, sand peninsula
protecting the bay area. This area contains a rare example of maritime cedar forest. A salt marsh
restoration project, conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program, has occurred
on site. Most of the open water area of Long Beach Bay is less than 6 feet deep at mean low
water. The Long Beach Bay area also includes the eelgrass beds to the south of the peninsula, to
a depth of approximately 10 feet along Long Beach and along the northern portion of Orient
Beach State Park.
FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES:
Long Beach Bay and Orient Point Marshes comprise a large and relatively undisturbed coastal
estuarine ecosystem. Areas such as this are rare in New York State, and provllde habitat for a
diversity of fish and wildlife species.
The Long Beach Bay area is one of the largest nesting concentrations of osprey (SC) in New
York. Almost all of the nests are located on man-made platforms placed around the perimeter of
the bay. Significant populations of piping plover (E, T-Fed) and least tern (T} nest annually on
Orient Beach. During 1987-] 996, numbers of plover nesting pairs have increased; an annual
average of 8 pairs and a peak number of]2 pairs (1989) was observed. Least tern averaged 44
nesting pairs annually during the same period, with actual numbers ranging from 7 to 123 pairs
(1991 peak).
A variety of seabirds, shorebirds, and wading birds use this area for feeding or for stopovers
during migration. This area is especially significant as a feeding area for herons, egrets, and ibis
which nest on nearby Plum Island. Diamondback terrapin are frequently observed in the marsh.
This area may provide important breeding habitat for horseshoe crab, but additional
documentation is required.
Long Beach Bay is also an important waterfowl wintering area in Suffolk County. Annual aerial
surveys of waterfowl abundance during winter for the] 975-1984 period observed average
concentrations of over 300 birds in the bay; for the] 986-] 996 period an average of over] 00
birds were observed each year. Species observed by aerial survey included American black duck,
goldeneye, Canada goose, mute swan, and lesser numbers of merganser, bufflehead, and
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oldsquaw. The 1996 Christmas Bird Count for Orient Point found several hundred individuals of
each of the following species: greater scaup, oldsquaw, Canada goose, white-winged scoter, surf
scoter, cornman goldeneye, and red-breasted merganser.
A 1996 Peconic Estuary Program stndy documented a number of eelgrass beds within Long
Beach Bay itself, as well as beds of moderate size to the south of Orient Beach and at the bay
mouth west of Peters Neck Point. These beds provide important habitat for benthic macrofauna
such as the bay scallop. Atlantic ridley (E), green (T), and loggerhead (T) tnrtles have been
documented in the habitat area south of the peninsula.
Fish and wildlife recreational activities in the area important to the residents of Suffolk County
include waterfowl hunting, fishing, and birdwatching. Bay scallops are abundant in Long Beach
Bay, contributing to a commercial shellfishery of significance in the northeastern United States.
Also, the bay is one of the top three areas for clams in the Town of Southold, of significance in
Suffolk County. Waters of the Narrow River are closed to shell fishing year round. The canal in
Hallocks Bay and half of Little Bay are closed to shellfishing between May I and October 31.
The New York Natural Heritage Program has documented several listed and rare plant species in
this area, including: scotch lovage (Ligusticurn scothicurn, E), dwarf glasswort (Salicornia
bigelovii), and seabeach knotweed (Polygon urn glaucurn).
IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
Any activity that would degrade water quality, disrupt tidal patterns, increase sedimentation, or
eliminate wetlands would adversely affect the birds and shellfish found in this area. All species
of fish and wildlife may be affected by water pollution, such as chemical contamination
(including food chain effects resulting from bioaccumulation), oil spills, excessive turbidity,
waste disposal (including boat wastes) and stormwater and road runoff. Tidal wetland~ habitats,
which assist in maintaining water quality, are especially vulnerable to activities that disrupt tidal
patterns, and reduce or eliminate tidal connection. Eelgrass beds are also paI1:icularly sensitive to
water quality degradation. Restoration opportunities for eelgrass may exist in the Long Beach
Bay if water quality parameters are appropriate, and should be explored. I! is essential that high
water quality be maintained in the bay to protect the bay scallop and hard clam fishery.
Unrestricted use of motorized vessels including personal watercraft in the protected, shallow
waters of bays, harbors, and tidal creeks can have adverse effects on aquatic vegetation and fish
and wildlife populations. Use of motorized vessels should be controlled (e.g., no wake zones,
speed zones, zones of exclusion) in and adjacent to shallow waters and vegetated wetlands.
Development of harbor facilities and construction of break walls or bulkheads would resul! in the
loss of productive areas which support the fish and wildlife resources of Long Beach Bay.
Alternative strategies for the protection of shoreline property should be examined, including
innovative, vegetation-based approaches. Docks may be detrimental to nearshore eelgrass beds
because of shading, and review of proposed new docks in the Long Beach Bay area should be
conducted with these potential impacts to eelgrass beds in mind.
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Control of invasive nuisance plant species, through a variety of means, may improve fish and
wildlife species use of the area and enhance overall wetland values.
Nesting shorebirds inhabiting Long Beach Bay are highly vulnerable to disturbanee by hwnans,
espeeially during the nesting and Hedging period (March 15 through August 15). Significant
pedestrian traffic or recreational vehicle use of the beach eould easily eliminate the use of this
site as a breeding area and should be minimized during this period. Recreational activities (e.g,
boat and personal watercraft landing, off-road vehicle use, picnicking) in the vicinity of bird
nesting areas should be minimized during this period. Predation of chicks and destruction of
eggs or nests by unleashed pets (e.g., dogs, cats) and natural predators may also occur, and
predator control should be implemented where feasible. Fencing and/or continued annual
posting of shorebird nesting areas should be provided to help protect these species. Control of
vegetative succession, through beneficial use of dredged material or other means may improve
the availability of nesting habitat in this area.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS:
Habitat Unit
NYS Department of State
Division of Coastal Resources
41 State Street
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (518) 474-6000
NYSDEC--Region I
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356
Phone: (631) 444-0354
Bureau of Marine Resources
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite I
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 444-0430
Finfish and Crustaceans
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite I
East Setauket, NY ] 1733
Phone: (631) 444-0436
New York Natural Heritage Program
Wildlife Resources Center
700 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (5]8) 783-3932
Town of Southold
Town Hall
53095 Main Road; P.O. Box 1] 79
Southold, ]\Y 11971
Phone: (631)765-1801
Office ofEeology
Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services
Bureau of Environmental Management
County Center
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 852-2077
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NYS Sea Grant Extension Service
Cornell University Laboratory
3905 Sound A venue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 727-3910
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Marine Program
3690 Cedar Beach Road
Southold, l\Y 11971
Phone: (631) 852-8660
Paul Stoutenburgh
4015 Skunk Lane
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Phone: (631) 734-6605
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CHRISTOPHER FIELD SMITH
Marine Program Director
Comell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
423 Griffing Ave
Riverhead, New York 11901
Voice: 631-727-7850 ext 329
Fax 631-852-3209
e-mail cfs3@comell.edu
EDUCATION:
Master of Science State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1980 Marine Sciences
Bachelor of Science University of West Florida, 1974 Marine Sciences
PRESENT POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
As the Marine Program Director, my major responsibilities include applied research and
extension education, as well as administrative leadership for 45 employees at 5 education
centers. I have been employed in this capacity for 23 years. These efforts include developing
fishery and aquaculture businesses through concept development, resource assessment,
technical requirement, and obtaining funding and applied problem solving. Also in this
capacity I have been project manager for water quality improvement related initiatives
throughout Long Island. These projects have primarily related to mitigation of stormwater
runoff from concept development, through design and construction, as well as, investigations
of benthic habitat characteristics at sites throughout Long Island. I possess extensive hands-on
experience in fishery, aquaculture and field marine science techniques and technologies, and
water quality improvement project design. Other research and education projects include
habitat restoration programs, operation of a commercial size shellfish hatchery, wetland
restoration and protection, and adult and youth education programs reaching over 400,000
people annually. I also host, edit and produce a monthly 30 minute digital video news program
on marine issues of Long Island.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Development of a groundwater seepage meter that measures flow of groundwater into surface waters.
USNavy, Intcmational Oceanographic Committee and local funding.
Dcvelopment and Conduct of an Ongoing Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey for the Peconic Bay
system. Peconic Estuary PrOf,'Tam.
Bay Scallop Planting Prqjects in the Peconic Bay Estuary. National Marinc Fishcrics Scrvicc and local
gnvenUl1cnt funded prqjecL~.
Dcsi/,'11 and conduct of Education Progranls at Atlantis Marinc World Aquariulll
Planning and Demonstration of Artificial Reef Construction in tl,C Atlantic Ocean off Morichcs Bay,
Ncw York.
Design of Distance Learning Projects in Marine Science for Youth, Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Monitoringjuvenile lobster populations in western Long Island Sound, County of Suffolk.
Conduct of an alternative training progranl for lobs term en, NY State Department of Economic
Development.
Fish Behavior Characterization in Bottom Trawls using Low-Light Camera Technology, NY State
Department of Economic Development.
Demonstration Of Construction Of A Filter Strip Stormwater Retention Basin In Shelter Island, New
York. Peconic Estuary Program, USDA Natural Resources.
Design And Creation Of Constructed Wetlands For Stormwater Mitigation In The Town of SoutllOld.
EP A Funded Prqject
Development Of A Coliform Bacteria Survey Of Turtle Cove, Oyster Bay Harbor, Town of Oyster
Bay.
Introduction OfInnovative Bottom Trawling To The New York Commercial Fishery, Mid-Atlantic
Fisheries Development Foundation.
Development Of A Major Worldwide Educational Initiative In Propeller Propulsion Technology For
Commercial Fishermen, New York Sea Grant.
Development of a Tuna Export Program From New York State To Japan, New York Sea Grant, Mid-
Atlantic Fisheries Development Foundation.
Development of a Squid Harvesting Project Held In The Atlantic Ocean OfT Of Montauk, Long
Island, New York, National Marine Fisheries Service
Production of A Shellfish Development Initiative On Long Island, N ew York, Five East End Towns
Research Scientist and Project Manager In Charge Of Procuring Ripe, Spawning Fish Species For
Time/Temperature Exposures Typically Expcrienced At Power Plants
Participant In Man In The Sea Program Sponsored By The United States Navy:
This program provided 3 months of divcr training in underwater tcehnoloh~es and tcdmiques.
Thc progr<un was conducted at the Naval Experimental Diving I Jnit, Pan<una City, F10rida
,md provided training in various aspccts of underwater work, including dive supervision,
underwater photography <Uld cinematol,'Taphy, undclwater salvage and search <UHI recovery
and saturation diving from <Ul underwatcr habitat.
Publications and Report.s:
Paulsen, RJ., C. F. Smitl" D. O'Rourke and T. Wong 2001 Development ,md Evaluation of an
I Tltrasonic Groundwater Seepage Mcter, Ground Watcr Nov-Dec 200 1,904-911 2001.
Smith, CF., RJ. Paulsen and D. O'Rourke 2001 Demonstration of an Ultrasonic Seepage Meler by
Quantifying Specific Discharge Across the Sediment-Water Interface along the Anacostia
River, Washington D.C 2001 Report to the United States Navy and Computer Sciences
Defense Group 25pgs (draft).
Smith, C.F., Paulsen, R,I., and D. O'Rourke 2000 Deployment of the Ultrasonic Groundwater
Secpage Meter at thc Florida State University Marine Laboratory. Report 10 the International
Oceanographic Committee 28pgs.
Smith, C.F. 1999. Constructed Wetlands for Stormwater Treatment: An Education and
Demonstration Prqject. Final report to region 1 USEPA. 48pgs.
Tcttelbach, S.T., C.F. Smith, R Smolowitz, K. Tetrault and S. Dumais. 1999. Evidence for fall
spawning of northern bay scallops Anwoectin irradians irradians (Lamarck, 1819), in New
York.]. Shellfish Research 18(1):47-58.
Smitll, C.F., Dumais, SA. and K.M. Tetrault, Bay Scallop Fishery Development Prqject. Report 10
the National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA-NMFS. 22pgs, 1998.
Dumais, SA. and CF. Smith, Monitoring results of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in Peconic Bay
New York 1998. Report to the Peconic Estuary Program. 30pgs.
Paulsen, RJ., Smith, CF. and T.F. Wong 1998. Defming freshwater outcrops in West Neck Bay,
Shelter Island, N ew York using direct contact resistivity measurement, and transient
underflow measurements. Long Island Geology Conference, SUNY-Stony Brook.
Paulsen, RJ., Smith, C.F. and T-f Wong. 1997. Development and evaluation of an ultrasonic
groundwater seepage meter, in Geology of Long Island and Metropolitan New York, 88-97..
Tettelbach, S.T., Smith, C.F., Smolowitz, R, Tetrault, K. and S. Dumais 1997. Evidence for Fall
Spawning of Northern Bay Scallops in New York During a Brown Tide Algal Bloom and n
Bloom Free Years. NY Sea Grant Report 65p.
Smith, C.F. and S. Tettelbach 1997. Bay Scallop Stocking Report to tlle National Marine Fisheries
Service. 92p.
Tettelbach, S.T., C.F. Smith and R. Smolowitz. 1997. Effects of the 1995 "Brown Tide" on Bay
Scallop reproduction. Final report submitted to the New York Sea Grant Institute. 33p.
Tette1bach, ST., C.F. Smith and R Smolowitz. 1996. Histological Analysis of Gonadal Tissues from
Bay Scallops Exposed to the "Brown Tide" Bloom in the Peconic Bays During Summer 1995.
Final report submitted to the New York Sea Grant Institute. 12p.
Smitll, C.F. and ST. Tettelbach 1996. Bay Scallop Planting in Western Peconic Bay.
Peconic Estuary Program Publication. 40p.
Wenczel, P., Smith, C. and S. Tettelbach, 1993, Planting Bay Scallops. Final Report to the NYS
Urban Development Corporation, ISOp.
Smith, C, 1992. Coliform Bacteria Survey of Turtle Cove and the Bayville Bridge Areas of Oystcr
Bay Harbor. Final Report to the Town of Oyster Bay., 60p.
'rettelbach, ST., Smith, C.F., Kaldy,.J.E., Arrol, T.W., and M.E. Denson 1990. Burial of
Transphmtcd Bay Scallops in Wintcr.Journal of Shcllfish Research Vol.9 No.l 127-1:\4.
1990.
Tcttelbach, S.M. and C.F. Smith, 1989. "Wintcrkill of Bay Scallops in Northwcst Harbor, NY,
1987.,Journal of Shellfish Research 9(1 ):127-1:H.
Smith, C.F. and ].H. Gorin, 1988, Final rcport to the Town of Shcltcr Island, New York on the
1988 Rafting and Cultivation Projects, NYSDEC Municipal Grants Projccts, :12p.
Smith, C.F. and Jim McMallOn, 1987, "Field Tcst of Innovative Bay Scallop Nursery Structures",
NYS Urban Development Corporation Aquaculture Innovation Program, 4.7p.
Smith, CP. ,mdJim McMahon, 1987, "Abundance and Distribution of Hard Clams in Goose Creek
and AshamITmuck Creek, N.Y.", NMFS Hard Clam Development Project, Suffolk County,
N.Y., 43p.
Aulenbach, T.H., Eglund, S. and C.F. Smith, 1987, 'Mooring Systems for Offshore Aquacultnre
Arrays", NYS Urban Development Corporation Aquaculture Innovation Program, 85p.
Smith, C.F., 1985, 'The Proper Propeller", New York Sea Grant, 4p.
Smith, C.F., Lapp, Peter, Sedat, Robert, 1985, "Should There Be A Propeller Nozzle on Your
Trawler?", New York Sea Grant, 7p.
Smith, C.F., 1984, "Getting Started in Shellfish Maricultnre", New York State Cooperative ExlerIDJ
Fact Sheet, 4p.
Buerger, R.B. and Smith, C.F., 1984, 'Downrigger Fishing - More Fish For Your Fuel', New
York Sea Grant, 6p.
Smith, C.F., Groh, Richard, 1983, 'Tuna Handling Tips", New York Sea Grant, 7p.
Smith, C.F., 1982, "Wood Fishing Gear Preservation for Profit", New York State
Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet, 6p.
Woodhead, P.M. and Smith, C.F., 1981, 'Effects of Coal Waste Elutriate on Fish Eggs and Larvae:
Bioassay Results', Proceedings of Ocean Dumping Symposium, Woods Hole, Mass.
Schubel, ].R., Smith, C.F. and T.S. Koo, 1977. 'Thermal Effects of Power Plant Entrainment on
Survival of Larval Fishes: A Laboratory Assessment Chesapeake Science" 18(3): 290-298.
Schubel, ].R., T.S. Koo and C.F. Smith, 1976. 'Thermal Effects of Power Plant Entrainment on
Fish Eggs and Larvae: A Laboratory Assessment". Special Report 52, Chesapeake Bay
Institnte, The]ohns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
Koo, T.S., Smith, C.F., Johnston, ].L., Balog, G.E., and H.L. Mathers, 1976. "Effects of Heat
Shocks on Fish Eggs and Larvae". Maryland Power Plant Siting Program,]uly, 1976.
Smith, C.F., Schubel,].R., Greges, M.P., Itzkowitz, N.r., DiPiero, SJ., Longo,]. and M.A. Morgan,
1979. 'Thermal Resistance Characteristics of Early Life History Stages of Finfish ~
Island Waters'. Special Report Marine Sciences Research Center, SUNY-Stony Brook,
NY.
STEPHEN THOMAS TETTELBACH
Long Island University
Southampton, New Yark 11968
Phone: (631) 287-8418
Fax: (631) 287-8419
Email: stettelbach@southampton.liu.edu
Natural Science Division
Education
Ph.D.
M.S.
B.S. - magna cum iaHde -
1986 University of Connecticut (Ecology)
1979 University of Washington (Fisheries Biology)
1976 University of Miami (Biology)
Exoerience
2002-present
Professor of Marine Science & Biology, Long Island University,
Southampton, NY
1992-2002
Associate Professor, Long Island University, Southampton, NY
1986-1992
Assistant Professor, Long Island University, Southampton, NY
1986
Instructor (Marine Ecology), Western Connecticut State University,
Danbury, CT
1985-1986
Predoctoral Fellow, University of Connecticut, Noank, CT
1980-1985
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Connecticut,
Noank, CT
1979-1980
Biologist, Pathobiology Division, National Marine Fisheries Service
Laboratory, Milford, CT, 1980; Biological Laboratory Technician, 1979-80
Profe~sional Societies
National Shellfisheries Association (Audit-Budget-Finance Committee Co-Chair 1999-2000,
Chair 1998-99; Presidents, Elections, Awards Committee Chairs 1997-98; President 1996-1997;
President-Elect 1995-96; Vice President 1994-95; Treasurer 1991-94); Conchologists of
America; American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Honors. FeIlowshios
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Selected for Inclusion in Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2000; Selected as a Faculty
Marshall by Southampton College Senior Class, 1998,2000; David Newton Award
for Excellence in Teaching, Long Island University, 1998; Faculty Recognition Award from
LlU-Southampton Senior Class, 1996, 1992; Outstanding Cooperator Award from Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, New York, 1995; Thurlow C. Nelson Award for Best
Student Paper, 78th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association, 1986; Doctoral
Dissertation Fellowship, University of Connecticut, 1985; Cited in Who's Who in American
Colleges and Universities, 1976; Elected member of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society, 1976;
Scholar-Athlete Award for Varsity Soccer Team, University of Miami, 1973-74.
Research Interests
Bivalve Mollusk Ecology, Fisheries, and Stock Restoration; Shellfish Mariculture;
Predator-Prey Interactions; Molluscan Taxonomy
Publications
Tettelbach, S.T., C.F. Smith, P. Wenczel and E. Decort. 2002. Reproduction of hatchery-reared
and transplanted wild bay scallops, Argopecten irradians irradians, relative to natural
populations. Al{IJQCUlt. Internatl. 10:279-296.
Tettelbach, S. T., P Wenczel and S. W. T. Hughes. 2001. Size variability of juvenile (0+ Yr)
bay scallops, Argopecten irradians irradians (Lamarck, 1819) at eight sites in Eastern Long
Island, New York. The Veliger 44(4):389-397.
Tettelbach, S. T., C. F. Smith, R. Smolowitz, K. Tetrault and S. Dumais. 1999. Evidence for
fall spawning of northern bay scallops Argopecten irradians irradians (Lamarck, 1819), in
New York. 1. Shellfish Research 18(1):47-58.
Smith, C. F. and S. T. Tettelbach. 1997. Restocking Bay Scallops. Final report submitted to the
National Marine Fisheries Service. 76 pp.
Tettelbach, S. T., C. F. Smith and R. Smolowitz. 1997. Effects of the 1995 'Brown Tide' on
bay scallop reproduction. Final report submitted to New York Sea Grant Institute. 33 pp.
Tettelbach, S. T., C. F. Smith and R. Smolowitz. 1996. Histological Analysis of Gonadal
Tissues from Bay Scallops Exposed to the 'Brown Tide' Bloom in the Peconic Bays During
Summer 1995. Final report submitted to New York Sea Grant Institute. 12 pp.
Smith, C.F. and S. Tettelbach. 1996. Bay Scallop Restoration - Western Peconic Bay. Final
report submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 44 pp.
Wenczel, P., C. Smith and S. Tettelbach. 1994. Planting bay scallops: results of reseeding bay
scallops in the Peconic Bays, New York, 1986-1992. Final report submitted to the New York
State Urban Development Corporation. 36 pp.
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Tettelbach, S. T. and P. Wenczel. 1993. Reseeding efforts and the status of bay scallop
Argopecten in:.(;U/jans (Lamarck, 1819) populations in New York following the appearance of
"brown tide" algal blooms. J. SheUfish. Res. 12(2):423-431.
T ettelbach, S. T. 1991. Seasonal changes in a population of northern bay scallops,
Argopecten irradians irradians. pp. 164-175. In: Shumway, S. E. and P. A. Sandifer (eds.)
An International Compendium ofScalloD Biologv and Culture. World Aquaculture Society,
Publ., Baton Rouge, LA.
Tettelbach, S. T., C F. Smith, J. E. Kaldy ill, T. W. Arroll and M. R. Denson. 1990. Burial of
transplanted bay scallops Argopecten irradians irradians (Lamarck, 1819) in winter.
1. Shellfish. Res. 9(1):127-134.
Tettelbach, S. T. 1989. Bay life in winter. South Fork Natural History Society Newsletter
Vol. I, No.2, pp. 7-9.
Tettelbach, S. T. 1986. Dynamics of Crustacean Predation on the Northern Bay Scallop,
Argapecten irradians irradians. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Connecticut. 229 pp.
Tettelbach, S. T., P. 1. Auster, E. W. Rhodes and 1. C. Widman. 1985. A mass mortality of
nonhern bay scallops, Argopecten irradians irradians, following a severe spring rainstorm.
The Veliger 27(4):381-385.
Tettelbach, S. T., L. M. Petti and W. J. Blogoslawski. 1984. Survey of Vibrio associated with a
New Haven Harbor shellfish bed, emphasizing recovery of larval oyster pathogens.
pp.495-509. In:. R. R. Colwell (ed.) Vibrios in the Environment, John Wiley & Sons, New
York.
Tettelbach, S. T. and E. W. Rhodes. 1981. Combined effects of temperature and salinity on
embryos and larvae of the northern bay scallop, Argopecten irradians irradians. Mar. BioI.
63(3):249-256.
Tettelbach, S. T. 1979. The combined effects of temperature and salinity on embryos and larvae
of the northern bay scallop, Argopecten irradians irradians (Lamarck). M.S. Thesis,
University of Washington. 74 pp.
Armstrong, 1. W., R. M Thorn, K. K. Chew, B. Arpke, R. Bohn, J. Glock, R. Hieronymus, E.
Hurlburt, K. Johnson, B. Mayer, B. Stevens, S. Tettelbach and P. Waterstrat. 1978 The impact
of the Denny Way combined sewclr overflow on the adjacent flora and fauna in Elliott Bay,
Puget Sound, Washington. Technical Report submitted to the Municipality of Metropolitan
Seattle, Washington. 102 pp.
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Published Abstracts
Tettelbach, ST, Smith, c.P., and Wenczel, P. 2003. Selection of appropriate habitats/sites
for bay scallop restoration. J. Shellfish Res. 22(1):357.
Goldberg, R. and Tettelbach, S. 2003. Bay scallop, Argopecten irradians, restoration strategies in
the Northeastern United States. Paper presented at the 14"' International Pectinid Workshop,
S1:. Petersburg, FL.
Tettelbach, ST, R.LE. Newell and C. Gobler. 2003. Linking hard clam (Mercenaria
mercenaria) reproduction to phytoplankton community structure: L Clam growth and
reproductive cycles. J. Shellfish Res. 22(1):357-358.
Newell, R.I.E., C. Gobler and ST Tettelbach. 2003. Linking hard clam (Mercenaria
mercenaria) reproduction to phytoplankton community structure: n. Phytoplankton
community structure and food composition. J. Shellfish Res. 22(1):347.
Tettelbach, ST., c.P. Smith, R. Smolowitz, S. Dumais and K. Tetrault. 1999. Evidence for fall
spawning of northern bay scallops Argopecten irradians irradians (Lamarck, 1819), in New
York. J. Shellfish Res. 18(1):311I.
Tettclbach, S. T., C. F. Smith and I'. Wenczel. 1997. Bay scallop stock restoration efforts in
Long Island, New York - approaches and recommendations. J. Shellfish Res. 16(1):276.
Tettdbach, S. 1'., P. Wenczel and S. W. T. Hughes. 1994. Size variability of juvenile (0 + yr)
bay scallops in Long Island, New York populations. J. Shellfish Res. 13(1):284.
T ettdbach, S. T. and P. Wenczel. 199 I. Reseeding efforts and the status of bay scallop
populations in New York following the appearance of brown tide. J. Shellfish Res.
10(1):273.
Tettdbach, S. 1'. 1988. Crabs vs. bay scallops: effects of predator and prey size on feeding rates
and predatory behavior. J. Shellfish Res. 7(1):135
Tettl:lbach, S. 1'. 1985. Seasonality of factors responsible for mortality of the northern bay
scallop Argopecten irradians irradians. J. Shellfish Res. 5(1 ):43
Tettdbach, S. 1'. 1985. Temporal variability of crab predation on northern bay scallops,
Argopecten irradians irradians. Estuaries 8(2B):79A
Tettdbach, S. 1'.and S. Y. Peng. 1985. Intensity of crab predation on northern bay scallops,
Argopecten irradians irradians: Effects of prey size and predator assemblages on seasonal
patterns. Abstracts ofthe 77th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association,
Norfolk, VA, 17-20 June 1985.
Blogoslawski, W., L. M. Petti, S. 1'. Tettelbach, E. North, B. Nawoichik and L. Gilson. 1982
The occurrence of bacterial pathogens of oyster larvae: A Long Island Sound study. J
Shdlfish Res. 2(1):89.
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Blogoslawski, W, J., S. 1. Tettelbach, L. M. Petti and B. A. Nawoichik. 1981. Isolation,
characterization and control of a Vibrio sp. pathogenic to Crassostrea virginica and Ostrea
edulis larvae. J. Shellfish Res. 1(1):109
Conference Addresses. Lectures:
Invited Speaker, 95th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association,
New Orleans, LA, 2003.
Invited Speaker, Brainwash Seminar Series, Southampton College, Southampton, NY, 2002.
Invited Speaker, Brainwash Seminar Series, Southampton College, Southampton, NY, 2001.
Invited Speaker, American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, 2001.
Invited Speaker, Quogue Wildlife Refuge, Quogue, NY, 2001.
Invited Speaker, Dean's Lecture Series, Southampton College, Southampton, NY, 2000.
Invited Speaker, American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, 2000.
Invited Contributor, Peconic Estuary Program Natural Resources Subcommittee Workshop, Shelter
Island, NY, 1999.
Invited Speaker, Bay Scallop Summit, Hyannis, MA, 1999.
Contributor, 91" Annual Meeting ofth,~ National Shellfisheries Association, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
1999.
Invited Speaker, Brown Tide Research Initiative Symposium, Riverhead, NY, 1998.
Invited Speaker, New York Shell Club, New York, NY, 1998.
Invited Speaker, Long Island Shell Club Meeting, N. Bellmore, NY, 1997.
Contributor, Peconic Estuary Program Meeting, Riverhead, NY, 1996.
Invited Speaker, Long Island Shell Club Meeting, N. Bellmore, NY, 1996.
Contributor, International Conference on Shellfish Restoration, Hilton Head Island, SC, 1996
Session Chairman and Contributor, 86th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association,
Charleston, SC, 1994.
Contributor, 85th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association, Portland, OR, 1993.
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Invited Seminar Speaker, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, 1992.
Contributor, 83rd Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association, Portland, ME, 1991.
Invited Panel Member, Workshop on "Managing and Protecting Long Island's Estuaries",
Southampton, NY, 1991.
Contributor, 11th Annual Shellfish Biology Seminar, Milford, CT, 1991.
Contributor, 7th International Pectinid Workshop, Portland, ME, 1989.
Invited Contributor, Conference on "Novel Phytoplankton Blooms: Causes and Impacts of Recurrent
Brown Tides and Other Unusual Blooms", Stony Brook, NY, 1988.
Contributor, 79th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association, New Orleans, LA,
1988.
Contributor, New York Fisherman's Forum, Riverhead, NY, 1987.
Session Chairman and Contributor, 78th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association,
Seattle, WA, 1986.
Session Chairman and Contributor, New England Estuarine Research Society, Spring Meeting,
Milfc,rd, CT, 1986.
Contributor, 6th Annual Shellfish Biology Seminar, Milford, CT, 1986.
Contributor, 8th Biennial Estuarine Research Federation Conference, Durham, NH, 1985.
Contributor, 77th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association, Norfolk, V A, 1985.
Invited Seminar Speaker, National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory, Milford, CT, 1985.
Contributor, Dumpsite Area Monitoring System Symposium, Mystic, CT, 1985.
Session Chairman and Contributor, 76th Annual Meeting of the National Shellfisheries Association,
Tampa, FL, 1984.
Contributor, New England Estuarine Research Society, Spring Meeting, Duxbury, MA, 1984.
Contributor, The Leo F. Rettger Society, Connecticut Valley Branch of the American Society for
Microbiology, Spring Meeting, Bridgeport, CT, 1980.
Grants and Contracts
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2000-2002
1998-2000
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1990-1991
1987-1988
"Relationships Between the Timing of Reproduction, Fecundity, and Egg
Composition to Declines in Hard Clam Recruitment". Grant to Roger I.E.
Newell and Stephen T. Tettelbach from the New York Sea Grant Institute
($83,000).
"Bay Scallop Stock Restoration Project". Contract to Stephen T. Tettelbach
and C. F. Smith through the National Marine Fisheries Service ($40,000).
"Further Histological Analyses of the Effects of the 1995 'Brown Tide' on
Bay Scallop Reproduction". Grant to Stephen T. Tettelbach and C. F. Smith
from the New York Sea Grant Institute ($5,375).
"Histological Analysis of Gonadal Tissues from Bay Scallops Exposed to the
'Brown Tide' Bloom in the Peconic Bays During Summer 1995." Grant to
Stephen T. Tettelbach and Christopher F. Smith from New York Sea Grant
Institute ($1,025).
"Restocking Bay Scallops: A Resource Enchancement Project for New York
State". Grant to C. F. Smith and S. T. Tettelbach from National Marine
Fisheries Service ($70,000).
"Peconic Estuary Bay Scallop Restoration Project". Grant to Christopher F.
Smith and Stephen T. Tettelbach from the Environmental Protection Agency,
Near Coastal Waters Program ($50,000).
"Study of Size-Frequency Distributions in Natural Bay Scallop Populations".
Consulting contract to Stephen T. Tettelbach from the Long Island Green Seal
Committee ($7,800).
"Winter Burial in Bay Scallop Populations". Grant to Stephen T. Tettelbach
and Christopher F. Smith from the New York State Sea Grant Institute
($7,556).
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Special Skills and Experience
. planning board member for Bay Scallop Restoration Workshop to be held in Rhode Island, 2004
. co-leader and teacher of eleven I -month field courses in Tropical Marine Biology in the South
Pacific, 1988-present
. member of New York State Shellfish Advisory Committee, Bay Scallop Subcommittee, ]990-
pres.ent
. oCCllsional reviewer of scientific papers (e.g. Journal of Shellfish Research, Marine Ecology
Progress Series, Marine Biology, Aquaculture International, Harmful Algae) and research
proposals (e.g. NOAA National Undersea Research Program, Sea Grant, Smithsonian Institution,
USDA Small Business Innovation Research Program)
. NAUI certified SCUBA diver, with -850 logged dives (most research-related)
. over 1000 brs of skin diving experience in locations which include: New England, South Florida,
Bahamas, VIrgin Islands, S1. Maar1:en, Jamaica, Belize, West Mexico, Peru, Hawaii, Tahiti, Cook
Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
. undt:rwater photography (several photographs published in scientific journals and commercial
mag.azines, and used for museum display)
. on-site evaluation of hatchery and growout areas for proposed scallop aquaculture project in
Peru, June 1987
. volunteer scientist on National Marine Fisheries Service Sea Scallop Resource Assessment
Cruise, Northern Leg, August, ] 984
Kim W. Tetrault
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Education
University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island
Master of Science. Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science.
Specialization in bivalve aquaculture.
Connecticut College New London, Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts, field biology and marine zoology. Specialization in tidal
marsh ecology.
Sea Education Association Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Training in field oceanography under sail.
AQUal:ulture experience
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Southold, New York
Technical Specialist. 1995-1997.
Hatchery Manager. 1997-2001.
In charge of all aspects of multi-species shellfish hatchery. Responsible
for the production of bivalve seed used for enhancement of shellfish beds
in local townships. Oversee training for local and regional baymen and
school groups. Manager full-time staff, seasonal interns and volunteers.
Community Aquaculture Specialist, Director of S.P.A.T. - 2002-Present.
In charge of Special Programs in Aquaculture Training Initiative involving
presently 300 community members, college and high school students undertaking
intensive training in eommunity based shellfish restoration projects.
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
Hatchery Manager. 1992-1995.
Put into operation th" existing facility at the University Bay Campus and maintain
all aspects of the hatchery. Duties included algae culture, conditioning and
spawning of bivalve broodstock, larval rearing and nursery eulture of post-set
juveniles, maintenanee of all systems and supervision of undergraduate research
projects using the facility. Special interest and thesis involved biochemical
manipulation of settlement and metamorphosis of select commercially valuable
bivalve species.
Other related experience
SCOPE (Suffolk Co. Org. for the Promotion of Ed.) Smithtown, New York
Environmental Education Instructor. 1984-1985.
Taught environmental education to groups of20-30 students, grades 3-12, at
various Suffolk County locations, with emphasis on the marine systems of Shelter
Island.
Newfound Harbor Marine Institute. Big Pine Key,
Florida
Marine Educator. 1983-1984.
Responsible for the development and presentation of marine science programs to
grades 4-12.
Other work experience
Environment East. 1985-1989. Southold, New York
Carpenter and Foreman for general contractor, all phases of residential
construction and renovation.
Environmental Living Corporation. 1990-1995. West Kingston, RI
Self-employed general contractor.
Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Ass. 1991-1994. Hopkinton, Rhode
Island
Board member, wetlands advisor. Organizer of annual environmental fair.
Other interests
Scuba (Open water 2., Scientific diving, working on dive master), Sailing (trained
on square rigger), wooden boat building, acoustic and electric jazz bass.
Select,ed Publications
Peter Desanctis, Kim Tetrault and Stephen Tettelbach. (2007) Effects of Photoperiod
Manipulation on Reproductive Condition of the Northern Bay Scallop, Argopecten irradians
irradians (Lamarck, 1819), The Veliger 49(1): 15-18
Tetrault, Kim and Joe Kraynak. (2003) The complete Idiots Guide to the Oceans. Alpha Books.
Pp334.
Stephen T. Tettelbach, Christopher F. Smith, Roxanna Smolowitz, Kim Tetrault, and Sandra
Dumais, (1999), Evidence For Fall Spawning of Northern Bav Scallops Arrwoecten Irradians
Irradians (Lamarck 1819) in New York, J. Shell Res. 18.1,47-58.
Melissa Anne Krupski, Kim W. Tetrault, and R. Michael Patricio, (1998), The Effects of an
Experimental Algal Diet of Tetraselmis striata (Plat-P) and Dicrateria SP. (CCMP459) on the
Growb of Larval Bay Scallops Arl!ooecten irradians, J. Shell Res. 17-1,358.
Chris Caufield, Kim W. Tetrault, R. Michael Patricio, (1998), Using a Spectrophotometer to
Determine Cell Concentrations of Dicrateria so. (CCMP459) Tetraselmis striata (PLAT-P) and
Tetraselmis chui (PLY 429), J. Shell Res. 17.1,350.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Population and community ecology; positive biological interactions; the role ofbentho-pelagic linkages in
near shore environments; the influence of habitat complexity on predator-prey interactions.
EDUCATION
Dauphin Island Sea Lab and University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688
Ph.D in Marine Science, Decembt:r 1998 (Major professor: Ken L. Heck)
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881
M.S. in Zoology, December 1992.
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 3290 I
B.S. cum laude, in Marine Biology, August 1989.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assisant Professor. Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook, NY
(2005 - present) Courses: Experimental Marine Biology and Benthic Ecology
. Trained graduate students in the application of marine science through dissertation and thesis
research.
. Conducted independent research projects and wrote peer-reviewed
scientific articles
Assisant Professor. Southampton Coll!ege, Southampton, NY
(2002 - 2005) Courses: Marine Ecology, Field Biology and Biometry
. Instructed undergraduate students in the theory and application of ecology
and statistics
. Conducted independent research projects and wrote peer-reviewed
scientific articles
Visiting Research Scientist. Florida International University, Miami, FL
(2000--2002) (Supervisor: James W. Fourqurean)
. Conducted field and laboratory experiments to ascertain the grazing impact
of the dominant sponge species in Florida Bay.
. Conducted mesocosm experiments to model the concomitant effect of sponge grazing on light
availability to the seagrass community.
Research Associate. Florida Marine Research Institute, Key Largo, FL
(1999-2002) (Supervisor: Paul Carlson)
. Collected field data from multiple platforms throughout Florida Bay.
. Assisted other scientists with collection of field data.
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Tropical Biology Postdoctoral Fellow. Florida International University, Miami, FL
(1998-2000) (Advisor: James W. Fourqurean)
· Designed independent research projects and implemented them in the field. Responsible for all
aspects of data collection, anallysis and publication.
. Prepared and submitted grant proposals for novel research projects.
Teaching Assistant. Dauphin Island S,ea Lab, Dauphin Island, AL
(1997) Course: Marine Ecology.
. Supervised and assisted students with their mandatory independent research projects. Provided
technical support for experime,ntal design and data presentation.
. Assisted the faculty in the instruction of Marine Ecology. Performed in-field laboratories of various
marine habitats.
Teaching Assistant. Maritime Studies Program, Williams College, Mystic, CT
(1992-1993) Courses: Oceanography, Marine Ecology.
. Supervised and assisted students with their mandatory independent research projects. Provided
technical support for experimental design and data presentation.
. Maintained the program's marine laboratory. Responsible for equipment care and purchasing,
chemical preparation, and supervision of the undergraduate laboratory assistants.
Instructor. Department of Biology, Community College of Rhode Island, Warren, Rl
(1992) Course: Human Physiology.
. Prepared and present weekly l'~ctures to the school's nursing students.
. Prepared and administered exauninations and evaluated the students' overall performance in the
class.
Teaching Assistant. Department of Zoology, Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rl
(1989-1992) Courses: Invertebrate Zoology, Animal Diversity, Human Anatomy, Intro to Biology.
. Prepared weekly lectures for the students, incorporating current research articles into the laboratory
lesson.
. Organized and administered laboratory quizzes and examinations.
. Maintained and repaired laboratory and field equipment.
. Supervised other teaching assistants within the laboratory. Provided technical and practical advice
and evaluated their performance for the Zoology department.
Research Assistant. Electron Microscope Facility, Univ. of Rhode Island
(1992 )
· Prepared laboratory equipment and chemicals for the undergraduate and graduate courses in electron
microscopy.
· Instructed students in the proper use and maintenance ofthe laboratory equipment.
. Assisted students with the complex procedure of specimen preparation for both TEM and SEM
microscopy.
. Supervised independent student research projects to maintain appropriate time schedules and to
provide technical assistance.
Research Assistant. Department of Pharmacognosy, Univ. of Rhode Island
(1991)
. Isolated and cultured dinoflagellates for detection of bioactivity.
. Harvested dinoflagellates using a Highspeed Flow-Through Centrifuge and prepared the extract and
supemant for chemical analysis.
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Research Assistant. RN Edwin Link, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
(1988)
. Isolated and identified individuals of the Phylum Chaetognatha from multiple plankton tows.
. Created an identification key for individuals of the Phylum Chaetognatha occurring off the eastern
coast of Florida.
. Established a specimen collection of chaetognaths for the Indian River Coastal Zone Museum.
. Documented the vertical and seasonal distribution patterns in A Systematic and Distributional Study
of the Phylum Chaetognatha Ciff the East Coast of Florida and presented the results to the Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institute faculty.
LaborqillrylField Technician. Shellfish Testing Services, Melbourne FL (1987-88)
. Collected and analyzed shellfish tissue and water samples for microbial contamination.
. Constructed and maintained prototype shelters for seed clam aquaculture in the Indian River.
HONORS AND AWARDS
2006 Member of the New York State Seagrass Advisory Board
200 I Collaborator status, Everglades Coastal Long Term Ecological Research Program.
2000 Thurlow C. Nelson Award (Honorable mention), National Shellfish Association.
1998 Tropical Biology New Investigator Postdoctoral Fellow, Florida International University.
1997 Best Student Oral Presentation Award, 14th Estuarine Research Federation Meeting.
1997 Barbar Fellowship in Marine Science, University of South Alabama.
1993 Graduate Research Fellowship, University of South Alabama.
1992 Student Paper Award, American Malacological Union Meetings.
1988 Summer Research Internship, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
PUBLICATIONS (Peer reviewed)
18 Carroll, J., C. J. Gobler and B. J. Peterson. In press. Resource limitation of eelgrass in New York
estuaries: Alleviation of nutrient limitation by hard clams.
Submitted: Marine Ecology Progress Series (Ph.D. student)
17 Valentine, J. F., K. L. Heck, Jr., B. J. Peterson, D. Blackmon, J. Christian, M. Goecker, R.
M. Kroutil, M. Vanderklift and M. Beck. In press. Impacts of exploited species on food web interactions
along the coral reef-seagrass interface: a comparison using fished and no-take zones in the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary. Submitted: Ecological Applications
16 Wall, C. C., B. J. Peterson, and C. J. Gobler. 2008. The facilitation of eelgrass (Zostera marina)
productivity by suspension feeding bivalves in an experimental setting. Marine Ecology Progress Series
357: 165-174. (Ph.D. student)
15 Peterson, B. J., T. Frankovich and J. C. Zieman. 2007. Response of sea grass
epiphyte loading to field manipulations of fertilization, gastropod grazing and leafturnover rates. Journal
of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 349: 61-72.
14 Wei,;s, M. B., P. B. Curran, B. J. Peterson and C. J. Gobler. 2007. The influence of
water quality on hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria L.) populations across Long Island's south shore
lagoon estuaries. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 345: 12-25.
13 Wan'en, J. D. and B. J. Peterson. 2007. Classification of estuarine bottom habitat
and vegetation canopy height using backscatter intensity from an acoustic doppler current profiler.
Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 72: 53-62.
12 Valentine, J. F., K. L. Heck, Jr., D. Blackmon, M. E. Goecker, J. Christian, R. M. Kroutil,
Peterson page 4
K. D. Kirsch, B. J. Peterson, M. Be,~k and M. A. Vanderklift. 2007. Food web interactions along
seagrass-coral reef boundaries: effects of piscivore reductions on cross-habitat energy exchange. Marine
Ecology Progress Series 333: 37-50.
II Peterson, B. J., C. M. Chester and J. W. Fourqurean. 2006. The role of sponge communities in
controlling phytoplankton blooms in Florida Bay. Marine Ecology Progress Series 328: 93-103.
10 Gobler, C. J., D. B. Thibault, T. W. Davis, P. B. Curran, B. J. Peterson and L. B. Liddle.
2006. Algal assemblages associated with Stegastes sp. Territories on Indo-Pacific coral reefs:
Characterization of diversity and controls on growth. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology 336: 135-
145.
9 Fourqurean, J. W., J. N. Boyer, M. J. Durako, B. J. Peterson and L. N. Hefty. 2003. The statistical
relationship between benthic habitats and water quality in Florida Bay. Ecological Applications 13(2):
474-489.
8 Peterson, B. J., C. D. Rose, L. Rutt.m and J. W. Fourqurean. 2002. Disturbance and recovery following
cata';trophic grazing: studies ofa successional chronosequence in a seagrass bed. OKIOS97:361-370.
7 Peterson, B. J., K. R. Thompson, K. L. Heck, Jr., and J. H. Cowan, Jr. 200 I. Comparison of predation
pres:;ure in temperate and subtropical regions based on chronographic tethering. Marine Ecology
Progress Series 224: 77-85.
6 Peterson, B. J. and K. L. Heck. 2001. An experimental test of the mechanism by which suspension
feeding bivalves elevate seagrass productivity. Marine Ecology Progress Series 218: 115-125.
5 Peterson B. J. and J.W. Fourqurean. 2001. Large-scale patterns in seagrass (Thalassia testudinum)
demographics in south Florida. Limnology and Oceanography 46: 1077-1090.
4 Peterson, B. J. and K. L. Heck. 2001. Interactions between suspension feeding bivalves and seagrass
assemblages - a facultative mutualism. Marine Ecology Progress Series 213: 143-155.
3 Peterson, B. J. and K. L. Heck. 1999. The potential for suspension feeding bivalves to increase seagrass
productivity. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 240:37-52.
2 Peterson, B. J. 1998. Accelerated decomposition of Caulerpa paspaloides due to the grazing influence
of Oxynoe azuropunctata. Gulf of Mexico Science 15(2):93-96.
Pete.rson, B. J. 1998. Morphology and ultrastructure of the feeding apparatus of Sayellafusca (C. B.
Adams, 1839). Journal of Molluscan Studies 64: 281-296.
PUBLICATIONS (Other)
P. Carlson, L. Yarbro, B. J. Peterson, A. Ketron, H. Arnold and K. A. Madley. 2002.
The influence of sediment sulfide on the structure of south Florida seagrass communities. In: Greening, H.
S. (ed.), Seagrass Management: It's Not Just the Nutrients! Tampa Bay Estuary Program 246 p.
Peterson, B. J. 2001. The potential for on-bottom shellfish aquaculture to enhance seagrass growth and
productivity. Alaska Marine Advisory Program.
Peten:on, B. J., C. D. Rose and J. W. Fourqurean. 2000. Chronosequence of a south Florida seagrass
meadcw after a sea-urchin disturbance. event. Water Quality Protection Program FKNMS Annual Report.
Peten:on, B. J. and J. W. Fourqurean. 1998. Thalassia testudinum and Syringodiumfiliforme population
demographics in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Water Quality Protection Program FKNMS
Annual Report.
Peten-on, B. J. 1998. Interactions between suspension feeding bivalves (Modiolus american us) and
seagrass assemblages (Thalassia testudinum). Ph. D. Dissertation, Department of Marine Sciences,
University of South Alabama. 127 pp.
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Peterson, B. J. 1992. The morphology and ultrastructure of the feeding apparatus of Sayellafusca (c. B.
Adam5, 1839). M. S. Thesis, Department of Zoology, Unviersity of Rhode Island. 65 pp.
Peterson, B. J. and J. Miller 1987. The distribution of the Class Chaetognatha off the west coast of
Florida. Final Report, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. 45 pp.
CONTRIBUTED PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS (SINCE 2005)
2008 Stubler, A., B. J. Peterson, C. Wall and C. J. Gobler. Groundwater impacts on seagrass growth,
productivity and herbivOl)'. 37th Annual Benthic Ecology Meetings. Providence, RI.
2008 Carroll, J., C. J. Gobler and B. J. Peterson. Resource limitation of eelgrass in New York estuaries:
nutrient stress alleviation by hard clams. 37th Annual Benthic Ecology Meetings. Providence, RI.
2008 Carroll, J., B. J. Peterson and S. Tettelbach. A Bay Scallop's brave new world: Can the introduced
Codiumfragile act as an eelgrass surrogate? 100th Annual National Shellfish Association Meetings.
Providence, RI.
2007 Blachly, C. R. and B. J. Peterson. Asian shore crab: a benevolent invader. Ocean Sciences meeting
2007 Wall, C. C., Peterson, B. J. and C. J. Gobler. A light in murky waters: bivalve filtration facilitates
growth of eelgrass in a eutrophied environment. Benthic Ecology meeting, Atlanta, GA.
2007 Rountos, K. and B. J. Peterson. The effects of temperature and bioturbation on porewater sulfide
concentrations in Great South Bay (NY) sediment. Benthic Ecology meeting, Atlanta, GA.
2007 Fournier, A. and B. J. Peterson. Burrow competition between the native fiddler crab, Uca spp., and the
invasive Asian crab, Hemigrapsus sanguine us. Benthic Ecology meeting, Atlanta, GA.
2007 Carroll, J., Peterson, B. J., Gobl.:r, C. J., Weiss, M. and P. Curran. Can hard clams (Mercenaria
mercenaria) ameliorate anthropogenic light stress for eelgrass (Zostera marina) through increased
nutrient availability? Benthic Ecology meeting, Atlanta, GA.
2007 Peterson, B. J., Valentine, J. F. and K. L. Heck. Dine out, dung in: habitat modification and
facilitation of benthic plant communities by reef resident fish. Benthic Ecology meeting, Atlanta, GA.
2007 Wall, C., C. J. Gobler and B. J. Peterson. The role of sponges in regulating algal blooms in Florida
Bay, FL, USA. Estuarine Research Federation Meetings, Providence, RI.
2007 Wall, c., B. J. Peterson and C. J. Gobler. The facilitation of eelgrass (Zostera marina) growth by
suspension-feeding bivalves in an experimental setting. Estuarine Research Federation Meetings,
Providence, RI.
2006 Valentine, J., K. L. Heck and B. J. Peterson. Impacts of overfishing on trophic
links at the coral-seagrass interface: an evaluation using "no-take" zones in the Florida Keys. Benthic
Ecology Meetings, Quebec Canada.
2005 Weiss, M. B., P. B. Curran, C. G. Gobler and B. J. Peterson. Impacts of ocean exchange on
phytoplankton community composition, water quality and growth of juvenile hard clams (Mercenaria
mercenaria) in a lagoon estuary. Estuarine Research Federation, Norfolk, VA.
2005 Peterson, B. J., C. Gobler, J. Carroll, M. Weiss and P. B. Curran. Influence of ocean exchange on
nutrients, plankton assemblages, submerged aquatic vegetation and shellfish within Long Island's
south shore estuaries. Benthic Ecology Meetings, WilIamsburg, VA.
GRANTS
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2007 National Park Service (PI: B. J. Peterson) Monitoring Estuarine Condition at Fire Island National
Seashore. ($39,530)
2007
2006
2006
2006
2005
2001
2003
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1999
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1998
1997
NOAA-NURC (PIs: J. Valentine" D. Blackmon, K. Heck and B. Peterson) Marine Reserve
Effectiveness in Restoring Coastal Food Webs: A Multitrophic Assessment Using Special Protection
Areas in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. ($89,543)
NY State Biodiversity Research Institute (PIs: M. Doall and B. J. Peterson) Benthic biodiversity in the
Great South Bay: Effects of hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) restoration ($32,652)
NOAA. (PIs: C. GobleI' and B. Peterson) Benthic and pelagic grazing of phytoplankton in Florida Bay:
Impacts on algal blooms and variability due to changes in freshwater discharge ($350,000)
Environmental Protection Agency (PIs: B. J. Peterson and S. Tettelbach) Evaluation of bay scallop
predation, growth and recruitment to different submerged aquatic vegetation ($75,000)
Environmental Superfund (PIs: C. Smith, K. Tetrault, S. Tettlebach, C. GobleI', M. Kretzman, B. J.
Peterson, E. Himelblau, R. Newcll) Restoration of Peconic Bay Scallop Populations and Fisheries
($1,751,036)
CIEET (PIs: J. Warren and BJ. Peterson) Use of acoustic backscatter surveys to measure changes in
submerged aquatic vegetation and habitat in a shallow-water estuary ($19,890)
NY Seagrant (PIs: BJ. Peterson and C. GobleI') Influence of ocean exchange on nutrients, plankton
assemblages, submerged aquatic vegetation and shellfish within Long Island's south shore estuaries
($281,896)
NOAA. (PIs: J. Valentine, K. L. Heck, Jr. and B. J. Peterson) Marine reserve effectiveness in
restoring coastal food webs: an e:xperimental test using special protection areas and an ecological
reserve in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. ($183,581).
Environmental Protection Agency. (PIs: J. W. Fourqurean and B. J. Peterson). "Seagrass monitoring
in the Carysfort Ecological Reserve and the Western Sambos Ecological Reserve ofthe Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary" ($20,000).
Florida Sea Grant. (PIs: B. J. Peterson and J. W. Fourqurean). 'The role of filter feeding sponges in
controlling phytoplankton blooms in Florida Bay and the concomitant effect on seagrass health"
($214,000)
Tropical Biology New Investigator Postdoctoral Fellowship, Florida International University
($50,000).
BarbaI' Fellowship in Marine Science ($4000).
1996- Graduate Research Fellowship, University of South Alabama ($48,000).
1993
1994 Mississippi-Alabama Seagrant."Interactions between suspension feeding bivalves and seagrass
assemblages." ($6000).
1992 Student Research Grant, University of Rhode Island ($450).
1991 Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Science ($750).
RESEARCH SKILLS
Experimental statistics (Regression Analysis, Multivariate and Spatial Analysis)
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ArcGIS
SCUBA certification PAD!, 1980; NOAAlNURP Research Diver; Florida International University
Scientific Diver (>2400 dives)
Department of the Interior small boat operator