Daphne Munroe
Rutgers University
Sarah Borsetti
Rutgers University
Roger Mann
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
David Rudders
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
CVOW Survey
In collaboration with fisheries scientists at VIMS, a cooperative surfclam survey will be conducted pre-construction. The survey will use standardized hydraulic dredge tows and benthic grabs to sample surfclams in the CVOW lease area and along a gradient of control locations. These tows will provide information about clam abundance, population structure, and overall condition.
Research Questions
- What is the abundance of surfclams within the CVOW lease area and control areas?
- What is the age and length structure of surfclams within the CVOW Wind lease area and adjacent control areas?
