Publications by Howard Townsend

IAN is committed to producing practical, user-centered communications that foster a better understanding of science and enable readers to pursue new opportunities in research, education, and environmental problem-solving. Our publications synthesize scientific findings using effective science communication techniques.

Chapter 8: Environmental statistics: balancing simplicity and explanatory power

Kimmel DG, Townsend H, Carruthers TJB, and Fertig BM ·
2010

One of the most important goals of a coastal assessment program is to increase the knowledge of individuals and agencies who make management decisions. Information must be presented in an easy-to-understand format and supported by quantitative analyses. Quantitative analyses often involve applying statistical techniques that are used to visualize, describe, and model data.

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Research findings for key bay fisheries species (Page 1)

Research findings for key bay fisheries species

Emily Nauman, Heath Kelsey, Jane Hawkey, Howard Townsend ·
30 September 2009

Fisheries research funded by the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) provides science and information to enable natural resource managers to make informed decisions. The NCBO Fisheries Science Symposium is a chance for fisheries scientists in the Bay area to present their research findings and create collaborations. This document is an EcoCheck/NCBO collaboration and summarizes some of the key topics presented at the 2009 symposium.

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Incorporating habitat into ecosystem-based fisheries management: Habitat matters! (Page 1)

Incorporating habitat into ecosystem-based fisheries management: Habitat matters!

Wicks EC, Boicourt K, Longstaff BJ and Townsend H ·
16 November 2007

Habitat consists of the physical, chemical, and biological components that are necessary for the survival and growth of organisms in an ecosystem. In an estuary, habitat provides food and shelter for invertebrates, shellfish, and fish. Habitat is an integral part of an ecosystem, and assessing habitats is important in determining ecosystem health.

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Future directions of fisheries management: An ecosystem-based approach (Page 1)

Future directions of fisheries management: An ecosystem-based approach

Boicourt K, Longstaff BJ and Townsend H ·
1 December 2006

This newsletter describes current and future directions of Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (EBFM). While the standard approach to fisheries management has been to focus on one species at a time, EBFM characterizes a greater number of ecosystem components, including the physical and chemical properties of systems. The newsletter explores the current and potential applications of the ecosystem-based approach.

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