Category: Studies & Reports

Fecundity of Barnegat Bay blue crabs: the influence of size, season and relative fishing effort

posted on: January 3, 2012

This project examined the influence of female size, season, and relative fishing effort on the fecundity of adult blue crabs in Barnegat Bay using field sampling with commercial-style traps and a field experiment. Temporal and spatial variation in the dimensions of female broods (as a gross estimate of brood volume) and aspects of the reproductive […]

An analysis of the functionality of four stormwater basins located within the Long Swamp Creek subwatershed of Barnegat Bay

posted on: October 12, 2011

This study investigated the existing functionality of four stormwater management basins located within the Long Swamp Creek sub-watershed of Toms River. The overall objective of this project was to evaluate each basins existing design characteristics and evaluate how each basin could be redesigned or retrofitted to improve its pollutant removal effectiveness and ability to recharge […]

QAPP for An analysis of the functionality of 4 stormwater basins in Long Swamp Creek.

posted on: October 12, 2011

This is the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for American Littoral Society’s “An analysis of the functionality of four stormwater basins located within the Long Swamp Creek subwatershed of Barnegat Bay” project.

Assessing population structure, reproductive potential and movement of adult blue crabs in Barnegat Bay

posted on: July 8, 2011

This study by Rider University examines the relative abundance and population structure (e.g., size structure, sex ratio) of adult blue crabs in Barnegat Bay as well as the temporal and spatial variation in aspects of the reproductive potential (e.g., sperm stores of both sexes, brood production of field-caught females) and movement patterns of adult crabs […]

Nutrient and Ecological Histories in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey

posted on: April 22, 2011

The primary objective of this project was to collect sediment cores from the tidal region of Barnegat Bay and determine the chronology of nutrient changes (i.e., nitrogen and phosphorus) and associated ecosystem level responses. Changes in various biogeochemical proxies (e.g., stable isotopes of carbon and nitrogen, etc.), along with changes in diatom community structure,were used […]

Assessing population structure, reproductive potential and fishing effort for blue crabs in Barnegat Bay

posted on: March 22, 2011

This study examined the relative abundance and population structure (e.g., size structure, sex ratio) of adult blue crabs in Barnegat Bay; including measures of reproductive potential (e.g., sperm and seminal fluid stores) and movement patterns (via tag-recapture) of both sexes.

Assessment of Seagrass Status in the Barnegat Bay – LEH Estuary (2003 and 2009)

posted on: January 25, 2011

In this BBP funded study researchers from Rutgers University looked at the changes in the distribution of seagrass throughout the Barnegat Bay estuary from 2003 to 2009 utilizing remote sensing and in situ surveys. Changes in seagrass distribution are discussed, as well as potential culprits behind the observed decline.

Barnegat Bay Partnership / Ocean County Health Department 2010 Sea Nettle Warning System Pilot Project

posted on: January 17, 2011

This report summarizes the findings and lessons learned during the 2010 Sea Nettle Warning System pilot year and discuss recommendations for future implementation of the system.

Barnegat Bay Partnership Research Prospectus

posted on: September 24, 2010

This document provides a summary of outstanding research needs for the watershed as compiled by the Science and Technical Advisory Committee during the summer of 2010. The research activities are linked to the Partnership’s priorities as outlined in the 2008-2011 Strategic Plan.

Summary of the Summit Meeting On The Role of Nutrient Management in Urban and Suburban Landscapes in Nutrient Loading of Surface and Ground Waters

posted on: May 13, 2010

On May 13, 2010 a summit was held to discuss the role of nutrient management in urban and suburban landscapes and how that effects nutrient loading in surface and groundwater. This document provides a summary of the information provided during the meeting, as well as research priorities and recommendations based upon the data available.