Rapid Survey Protocol for Living Resources in Louisiana Fresh Marshes

Dr. Jenneke M. Visser
School of the Coast and Environment
Louisiana State University

Disclaimer

This report was prepared under contract between Louisiana State University and the Louisiana Applied and Educational Oil Spill Research and Development Program (OSRADP). The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office—Office of the Governor or those of the Louisiana Applied and Educational Oil Spill Research and Development Program, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by the state of Louisiana.

Citation

Visser, J. M. 2002. Rapid survey for living resources in Louisiana. Louisiana Applied Oil Spill Research and Development Program, OSRADP Technical Report Series 02-011.

Acknowledgments

I would like to express my appreciation to the colleagues who assisted me with this project. Many people graciously shared their expertise during the interview component of this study, and they are acknowledged in the main text of this document. Dr. Maud Walsh (Department of Agronomy, LSU) provided me with background information regarding the use of the Microtox Assay. Dr. Paul Klerks (Department of Biological Sciences, ULL) answered my questions about biological assays for oil toxicity. Erick Swenson (Coastal Ecology Institute, LSU) provided background information about different sampling techniques for physical parameters.