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These oyster biological indicators were collected after deployment in a tributary of Monie Bay. One set had a greenish tinge, while the other did not, even though both sets were deployed at the same site.
Collected oysters
Deploying oyster biological indicators of nitrogen source overboard in Monie Bay, National Estuarine Research Reserve System
Deploying oyster bioindicators
This buoy is marking a deployment of oyster biological indicators in Monie Creek, part of the Chesapeake Bay, National Estuarine Research Reserve
Buoy marking oyster biological indicators
A YSI meter is used to measure temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity in Monie Bay, a component of Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Measuring water quality
Deploying oyster (Crassostrea virginica) biological indicators of nitrogen source in Monie Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve System
Deploying oyster biological indicators
Buoy marking oyster biological indicator in Little Monie Creek, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Little Monie Creek
Cages used for deploying oyster biological indicators in Monie Bay component of Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve are collected in the small boat.
Collecting oyster biological indicator buoys
Some cages became very fouled with algae and bryozoans during deployment while others did not. These two cages were deployed at the same location during the same time period.
Fouling of cages for oyster biological indicators
Guiding the boat to deploy oyster biological indicators near a salt marsh.
Small boat work
Ditches in the Dames Quarter marsh south of route 363, at the head of Broad Creek.
Dames Quarter marsh
Looking west alone Route 363, Deal Island Road. Mongrel Neck and Saint Peters Marsh are situated between the road and Monie Bay to the north.
Deal Island Road, Route 363
Wetlands surround Little Creek, off Monie Bay, a component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Little Creek
Wetlands surround Little Creek, off Monie Bay, a component of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Little Creek and Monie Bay
Looking southwest towards the mouth of the Wicomico River, where it meets Ellis Bay to the north and Monie Bay to the south.
Looking down the Wicomico
Monie Bay component of Chesapeake Bay National Estuary Research Reserve and Deale Island Wildlife Management Area
Monie Bay
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River
The mouth of Monie Creek enters Monie Bay, which meets with the Wicomico River and out to Tangier Sound
Monie Bay and Wicomico River meet
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