VI. Effects of Nearshore Modifications |
This chapter describes the effects of human modifications to nearshore habitats, with special attention to shoreline stabilization structures (e.g., armoring). overwater and inwater structures (e.g., docks), dredging and filling, and pollution. For each category, we describe the specific types or sources of modification, provide a regional perspective for Bainbridge Island, outline the impacts to physical and biological processes, and summarize management recommendations. As noted in Chapter II, a conceptual model approach is used to help predict or understand effects on nearshore ecosystem functions, especially where empirical data is lacking.
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