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To document the distribution of surf smelt spawning habitat in Washington State. These data provide guidance for protection and restoration activities. |
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To document the distribution of surf smelt spawning habitat in Washington State. These data provide guidance for protection and restoration activities. |
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The majority of these data were collected by WDFW staff with contributions from the North Olympic Salmon Coalition and the Friends of the San Juans. |
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These data represent documented intertidal spawning habitat for surf smelt (Hypomesus pretiosus) in western Washington's marine waters. Surf smelt, along with other forage fishes, are important prey for many species of mammals, birds and fish, including salmon. Surf smelt spawn in the upper intertidal zone of beaches comprised of mixed sand and gravel. These fine-grained spawning substrates are susceptible to nearshore development where substrate coarsening may reduce the suitability of available habitat. The accurate representation of forage fish spawning habitat and delivery of those data to public sources is necessary for the conservation of these species. |
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Any products derived from these data should reference Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as the source. |
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["habitat","surf smelt","Puget Sound","forage fish","biota","Strait of Georgia","Pacific coast","San Juan Islands","intertidal","Hood Canal","spawning","biota","Strait of Juan de Fuca","Washington"] |
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