Migrating ducks and submersed aquatic vegetation respond positively after invasive common carp (Cyprinus carpio) exclusion from a freshwater coastal marsh

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Emery, Robert B.
Kowal, Paige D.
Armstrong, Llwellyn M.
Harriman, Vanessa B.
Singer, Howard V.
Anteau, Michael J.
Baldwin, Frank B.
Meuckon, Cameron
Wrubleski, Dale A.
Bortolotti, Lauren E.
dc.date.accepted
2023-02-12
dc.date.accessioned
2024-06-06T15:12:39Z
dc.date.available
2024-06-06T15:12:39Z
dc.date.issued
2023-03-13
dc.date.submitted
2022-02-28
dc.description.abstract - en
Invasive carp can negatively affect waterbirds through habitat degradation, including removal of submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV). At a freshwater coastal marsh of great ecological and cultural significance, we excluded invasive common carp (Cyprinus carpio) with the goal of restoring the marsh to historical conditions to support fall-migrating waterfowl. We used a multi-pronged approach to assess the response of ducks and SAV to carp exclusion by leveraging historical duck and SAV surveys and collecting new data for six years post-exclusion on density and distribution of ducks within the marsh, SAV response, and refueling performance (as indexed by plasma-lipid metabolites) by two species of diving ducks. We found that fall-migrating duck numbers and total SAV extent rebounded to historical levels (1970s). There was a 339% increase in diving duck density and a nearly 400% increase in dabbling duck density between the pre- (i.e., 2000s) and post-exclusion periods. Diving ducks were more likely to be observed associated with SAV within the marsh, whereas dabbling ducks responded to emergent vegetation extent and water levels. Refueling performance was stable post-exclusion, despite increased numbers of ducks using the marsh, indicating that marsh habitat quality was sufficient. Some aspects of the marsh recovery remain in question, including possible shifts in SAV community composition. Overall, the carp exclusion has successfully improved the quality of habitat for migrating ducks.
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This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s <a href="https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/policies/accepted-manuscript-terms">AM terms of use,</a> but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-023-01670-x">https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-023-01670-x</a>
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dc.identifier.issn
1943-6246
0277-5212
dc.identifier.uri
https://open-science.canada.ca/handle/123456789/2546
dc.language.iso
en
dc.publisher
Springer Nature
dc.relation.isreplacedby
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-023-01670-x
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Green
dc.rights.openaccesslevel - fr
Vert
dc.subject - en
Nature and environment
Science and technology
dc.subject - fr
Nature et environnement
Sciences et technologie
dc.subject.en - en
Nature and environment
Science and technology
dc.subject.fr - fr
Nature et environnement
Sciences et technologie
dc.title - en
Migrating ducks and submersed aquatic vegetation respond positively after invasive common carp (Cyprinus carpio) exclusion from a freshwater coastal marsh
dc.type - en
Accepted manuscript
dc.type - fr
Manuscrit accepté
local.article.journalissue
25
local.article.journaltitle
Wetlands
local.article.journalvolume
43
local.pagination
33 pages
local.peerreview - en
Yes
local.peerreview - fr
Oui
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