Underwater Grasses In Chesapeake Bay & Mid-Atlantic Coastal Waters: Guide To Identifying Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

Underwater Grasses in Chesapeake Bay & Mid-Atlantic Coastal Waters features color photographs of 16 SAV species, along with line drawings and helpful descriptions. The spiral bound book is water resistant and printed on heavy stock, similar to the marine mammal guides published by Alaska Sea Grant and Rhode Island Sea Grant. Charts and maps detail the salinity range of each SAV species, including the expected salinity ranges in Chesapeake Bay during wet and dry years. Especially useful is an identification key with details about leaves, stems, and other characteristics to help the user identify the plant in hand. Grant no. 05OAR4171042