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Temporal variability in juvenile fish communities in Yaquina Bay estuary, OR
Estuaries with diverse fish communities are considered stable as they are more likely to withstand a range of disturbances due to the variety of species and functional groups. Relatively, year-to-year fluctuations in community biomass are thought to be small and productivity is increased if community diversity is high. This stability becomes important as estuarine habitats are sensitive to anthropogenic impacts and degradation, making them one of the most vulnerable marine habitats in the world. |
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