Dear fish ecologists,

At present myself and colleagues are involved in a study examining the
influence that a proposed marina may have on fish populations in a small
marine embayment in south-western Australia. The marina is proposed to be
constructed on a sandy beach with a relatively shallow gradient. The area
is surrounded by fairly extensive meadows of seagrass and appears to be an
important nursery area for some fish species. We have had a literature
search carried out on this topic, without a great deal of success in
acquiring literature that focuses on the influence of the construction of
marinas on the fish populations. I am therefore hoping that the fish
ecology forum will be a little more fruitful. We would greatly appreciate
details of any publications and/or any information regarding this topic.
Thanks in advance.

Glenn Hyndes

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Research Fellow in Fish Ecology
School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Murdoch University
Murdoch  WA  6150

Ph.: (08) 9360 6097
Fax: (08) 9360 6303
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