Fleischer, Adam2007-11-212007-11-212007-05http://hdl.handle.net/1773/3222Oceanography 444 Senior ThesisThis study examined the diversity of fish species using Puget Sound as a nursery. Five locations in Puget Sound were sampled, and the resulting ichthyoplankton were identified. The significance of the findings for the value of marine protected areas is discussed.en-USMarine zooplankton -- Washington State -- Puget Sound -- IdentificationEstuarine ecology -- Washington State -- Puget SoundFishes -- LarvaeFish populations -- MeasurementThe abundance, distribution, and diversity of ichthyoplankton in the Puget Sound estuary and San Juan Islands during early springOther