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Local-scale characteristics of high-marsh communities next to developed and undeveloped shorelines in an ocean-dominated estuary, Murrells Inlet, SC

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Author	Walters, Keith Hutchens, John J. Koepfler, Eric T. Luken, James O.
Copyright Year	2010
Abstract	Anthropogenic alteration of terrestrial shorelines can have pronounced effects on marine environments at the upland-marsh boundary. Possible terrestrial development effects on several physical and biological variables of high-marsh habitats were examined along developed and undeveloped shorelines in an ocean-dominated, southeastern US estuary. Analyses of sediment characteristics suggested development of the upland boundary affected physical conditions within the high-marsh. For example, pore water salinities were greater along undeveloped shorelines during a non-drought period even after rain events. Significant floral and faunal differences also existed between shoreline treatments. Black needle rush stems were significantly taller and marsh periwinkle densities significantly greater, but eastern coffee bean snail densities were significantly reduced along developed shorelines. Benthic infaunal community abundance and composition also were significantly different between shoreline treatments with sand fly larvae, human pest precursors, either only present or present in greater densities along developed shorelines. Sediment respirometry experiments indicated significant differences in heterotrophic and autotrophic processes occurring between shoreline treatments. Greater sediment surface temperatures along developed shorelines provided one possible mechanism driving high-marsh responses to boundary alteration. The history and extent of shoreline development along with a tendency in ocean-dominated southeastern marshes to resist change likely influenced current ecological conditions within our high-marsh study areas. A greater understanding of the driving mechanisms producing localized effects on salt marshes and recognizing regional differences in marsh resistance to change will facilitate predictions of shoreline development consequences and help in proposing effective management strategies for coastal boundaries.
Starting Page	309
Ending Page	324
Page Count	16
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ISSN	10151621
Journal	Aquatic Sciences
Volume Number	72
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	14209055
Language	English
Publisher	SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel
Publisher Date	2010-03-13
Publisher Place	Basel
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Benthic respiration High-marsh Insect larvae Juncus roemerianus Shoreline development Wetland boundary Life Sciences Ecology Oceanography Marine & Freshwater Sciences Freshwater & Marine Ecology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Ecology Aquatic Science Water Science and Technology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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