Trends of Population Density, Mean Size, and Distribution, of Strombus gigas in Greater Lameshur Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Pre and Post Hurricane Hugo

O'Connell K, Tolimieri N, Wortman M. 1989. Trends of Population Density, Mean Size, and Distribution, of Strombus gigas in Greater Lameshur Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Pre and Post Hurricane Hugo

This paper is a study of the effects of Hurricane Hugo and a continuation of previous studies on population density, mean size and distribution of Strombus gigas in Greater Lameshur Bay, St. John, USVI. This was accomplished by using transect survey methods. There was found to be a stable population and juvenile bed in the northeast corner of the bay. Mean size was found to have decreased significantly from previous years.

Type
Unpublished Report
Authors
O'Connell, K.M.P.B.; Tolimieri, Nicholas; Wortman, Matthew
Date of Issue
1989
Units
SFCN , VICR , VIIS
Keywords
conch, Decrease, Natural disaster, slug, Snail, Storm

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