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LAI
Density (shoots m -2 )
LAI
Density (shoots m -2 )
A
B
C
Fig. 9. Predicted eelgrass densities and depth distribution of eelgrass shoots in Dumas Bay, Washington, USA for different scenarios of
water clarity. (A) 50 mg m –3 chlorophyll a, 25 mg L –1 total suspended solids. (B) 30 mg m –3 chlorophyll a, 25 mg L –1 total suspended
solids. (C) 30 mg m –3 chlorophyll a, 10 mg L –1 total suspended solids. From Berry et al. (2003). Bathymetry is indicated by blue
shading. Unvegetated tidal flats are illustrated in brown.
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LAI
Density (shoots m -2 )
LAI
Density (shoots m -2 )
A
B
C
Fig. 9. Predicted eelgrass densities and depth distribution of eelgrass shoots in Dumas Bay, Washington, USA for different scenarios of
water clarity. (A) 50 mg m –3 chlorophyll a, 25 mg L –1 total suspended solids. (B) 30 mg m –3 chlorophyll a, 25 mg L –1 total suspended
solids. (C) 30 mg m –3 chlorophyll a, 10 mg L –1 total suspended solids. From Berry et al. (2003). Bathymetry is indicated by blue
shading. Unvegetated tidal flats are illustrated in brown.