| Hall and
Harding 1997 |
Auchencairn Bay, Solway Firth, Scotland |
Intertidal |
Mud |
Dredge
tracks; S reductions in number of infaunal species and individuals persisted
for 4 wk; 3 of 5 dominant species reduced in abundance throughout experiment
(8 wk). |
Nearly
complete recovery of infaunal community after 8 wk, but some effects
remained; dredge tracks not seen after first day. |
Experimental
study of the effects of single suction dredge passes in a commercially
harvested area; recovery monitored 1, 4, and 8 wk after dredging. |