Ecology of the Northeast Continental Shelf

Here’s a handy 24-page booklet written by Michael Fogarty of NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Info ranges from fairly basic to more advanced — something for everyone. Well written and useful beyond fisheries. Nice illustrations showing how the ecosystem functions.

Ecology of the Northeast Continental Shelf: Toward an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (PDF, 996 KB)

Table of Contents: Foreword; Monitoring the Ecosystem; Ecosystem Drivers; Fueling the Ecosystem; Habitat and Benthos; Life in the Water Column; Fish Communities; Food Habits; Protected Resources; The Steps Ahead

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