Yukon Delta: A synthesis of information

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:7152840

Thorsteinson, L K; Becker, P R; Hale, D A

The report provides a synthesis of environmental information on the Yukon Delta, primarily using results from studies conducted since 1983. The synthesis characterizes the major physical properties and resources of the Yukon Delta and identifies regional trends in biological use of major habitats. The Yukon Delta provides important seasonal habitat for numerous species of migratory birds, fish, and some marine mammals. The delta is characterized as a pass-through system or exporting-type estuary, where physical processes (river flooding, ice transport, coastal currents, and tidal mixing) and biological processes (metabolism and migration) annually remove wetland energy reserves (plants, invertebrates, and fish).

• Research Organization: National Ocean Service, Anchorage, AK (USA). Ocean Assessments Div.
• OSTI ID: 7152840
• Report Number(s): PB-90-142746/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540210 -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Basic Studies-- (1990-)
540310* -- Environment
Aquatic-- Basic Studies-- (1990-)
ANIMALS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
BERING SEA
BIRDS
CANADA
COASTAL REGIONS
CONTINENTAL MARGIN
CONTINENTAL SHELF
DISASTERS
ESTUARIES
FISHES
FLOODS
HABITAT
ICE
INVERTEBRATES
MIGRATION
NORTH AMERICA
NUTRIENTS
PACIFIC OCEAN
SEAS
SEDIMENTS
SURFACE WATERS
VERTEBRATES
YUKON TERRITORY