Marine survey of Tanapag Harbor, Saipan: the power barge Impedance
Doty JE and Marsh JA. 1977. Marine survey of Tanapag Harbor, Saipan: the power barge Impedance. Marine Lab Technical Report no. 33. University of Guam, Marine Laboratory. Agana, Guam
This report presents results of a marine environmental survey in Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, with reference to operations of the power barge "Impedance." In addition, attempts are made to relate the observations to the broader issue of general harbor usage. This report supercedes an interim progress report which was submitted in April 1976, presenting new observations since that time and a general synthesis of all observations. Field work was carried out on six field trips from February through June 1976. A biological survey of the harbor area adjacent to the power barge, including a quantitative analysis of corals, fishes, marine plants, and major invertebrates at various discrete locations was conducted. Includes a preliminary assessment of whether power barge operations are likely to cause significant alterations in the marine environment.