While historic records indicate that sea run brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) were present in many streams within Acadia National Park, the current status of these populations is largely unknown. We propose to continue and improve a joint research project initiated in 2006 by USGS and NPS researchers to understand the range of movement strategies for coastal brook trout and the growth and survival consequences of those strategies. In addition, we will improve our ability to determine movements between fresh and salt water by installing a novel passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag detection antenna at the mouth of the river. Results from this study will provide the Park with critical information needed to devise management plans to protect this valuable resource. MORE 
The NPS Northeast Coastal and Barrier and Northeast Temperate Networks have identified seagrass condition indicators as a critical component of Vital Signs monitoring. Seagrass condition assessment requires expertise in the ecology of seagrass species and sampling techniques. This project will provide USGS technical assistance for assessing the condition of seagrass beds at three north Atlantic coastal parks (FIIS, ASIS, and ACAD), developing a data management system for NPS seagrass data, and linking NPS data to broader regional and international information systems. MORE
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