Technicial Reports – Rutgers University Marine Field Station

Able, K.W., C. Denisevich, R.K. Hagan, M.J. Shaw, and S.M. VanMorter. 2016. Reproductive Characteristics of Alewife in the Batsto River, New Jersey: Aspects of Timing, Size, Sex and Behavior. RUMFS Technical Report.
Vasslides, J. M., J. L. Rackovan, J. L. Toth, R. Hagan, and K. W. Able. 2011. Metadata manual for fish and environmental records at the Rutgers University Marine Field Station. IMCS Technical Report 2011-1.
Able, K.W., D. Clarke, J. Lamonaca, and A. Muzeni-Corino. 2009. Fishes of temperate estuaries: aspects of larval supply and development. IMCS Technical Report 2009-11.
Mancini, F. and K.W. Able. 2005. Food habits of young-of-the-yer estuarine fishes in Middle Atlantic Bight estuaries: a synthesis. IMCS Technical Report 2005-15.
Able, K.W. and R. Brown. 2005. Distribution and abundance of young-of-the-year estuarine fishes: seasonal occurrence on the Middle Atlantic bight continental shelf. IMCS Technical Report 2005-14.
Able, K.W. and J.T. Duffy-Anderson. 2005. A synthesis of impacts of piers on juvenile fishes and selected invertebrates in the lower Hudson River. IMCS Technical Report 2005-13.
Hoden, R. and K.W. Able. 2003. Habitat use and road mortality of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River – Great Bay in southern New Jersey. Jacques Cousteau Technical Report.
Able, K.W. and P.A.X. Bologna. 2003. Measures of fish recruitment relationships in the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River -Little Egg Harbor. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Jacques Cousteau Technical Report #100-21.
Hagan, S.M., K.W. Able, D.A. Witting, A.M. Muzeni, and J. McLellan. 2003. Long-term Fish and Associated Environmental Data Management at the Rutgers University Marine Field Station. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Jacques Cousteau Technical Report #100-20.
Able, K.W., W.W. Wakefield, J.F. Grassle, R.F. Petrecca, D.Vivian, G.Taghon, and S. Glenn. 2003. Characterization of substrates/fish habitats in the vicinity of BEach Haven Ridge off southern New Jersey. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Jacques Cousteau Technical Report #100-19.
Rowe, P.M., K.W. Able and M.J. Miller. 2003. Distribution, abundance and size of young-of-the-year bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) in ocean and estuarine habitats in southern New Jersey during 1999-2000. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Jacques Cousteau Technical Report #100-16.
Able, K.W. S.M. Hagan, J. McLellan and D.A. Witting. 2003. Characterization and comparison of benthic gears for sampling estuarine fishes and crustaceans Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Jacques Cousteau Technical Report #100-18.
Neuman, M.J., K.W. Able and S.M. Glenn. 2003. The Effects of Upwelling on Larval Fish Occurrence and Abundance in the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River-Great Bay (JCNERR) Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Jacques Cousteau Technical Report #100-17.
Bologna, P.A.X., R. Lathrop, P.D. Bowers and K.W. Able. 2000. Assessment of the health and distribution of submerged aquatic vegetation from Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences Technical Report #2000-11.
Able, K.W. 1999. Checklist of fishes of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River-Great Bay. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences Technical Report #99-22.
Able, K.W., R.L. Lathrop and M.P. De Luca. 1999. Compendium of Research and Monitoring in the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve at Mullica River-Great Bay Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences Technical Report #99-21.
Paskevich, V., D. Twichell and K. Able. 1997. Sidescan sonar and navigation field data collected during Caleta 91-1 Cruise (10-14 June 1991). U.S. Geological Survey. Open Field Rept. 87-868 (CD-ROM).
Able, K.W., J.P. Manderson and A.L. Studholme. 1997. The distribution and growth of shallow water juvenile fishes in an urban estuary: a preliminary report on the effects of manmade structures in the Hudson River Estuary. pp. 181-184 In: Management of Atlantic Coastal Marine Fish Habitat, ASMFC Habitat Management Series #2. June 3-6, Philadelphia, PA
Able, K.W., A. Kustka, D. Witting, K. Smith, R. Rountree and R. McBride. 1997. Fishes of Great Bay, New Jersey: larvae and juveniles collected by nightlighting. IMCS Technical Report 97-05.
Wilson, K.A. and K.W. Able. 1996. Shallow water habitat use by juvenile fishes and crabs in Barnegat Bay marinas and adjacent areas. Proceedings of the Barnegat Bay Ecosystem Workshop, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, Nov. 14, 1996, Toms River, NJ.
Able, K.W. and M.P. Fahay. 1996. Natural history patterns for estuarine fishes during the first year: a progress report. Proceedings of the Barnegat Bay Ecosystem Workshop, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, Nov. 14, 1996, Toms River, NJ.
Chant, R., M.C. Curran, K.W. Able and S. Glenn. 1996. Circulation patterns in Little Egg Harbor and its role in larval winter flounder distribution: preliminary results. Proceedings of the Barnegat Bay Ecosystem Workshop, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, Nov. 14, 1996, Toms River, NJ.
Able, K.W., R. Lathrop and M.P. De Luca. 1996. Background for research and monitoring in the Mullica River – Great Bay Estuary. IMCS Technical Report 96-07.
Able, K.W. and S.M. Hagan. 1995 Fishes in the vicinity of Beach Haven Ridge: annual and seasonal patterns of abundance during the early 1970s. IMCS Technical Report 95-24.
Hales, L.S. Jr., R.S. McBride, E.A. Bender, R.L. Hoden and K.W. Able. 1995. Characterization of non-target invertebrates and substrates from trawl collections during 1991-1992 at Beach Haven Ridge (LEO-15) and adjacent sites in Great Bay and on the inner continental shelf off New Jersey. IMCS Technical Report 95-09, 34 pp.
Able, K.W. and S.C. Kaiser. 1995. New Jersey estuaries finfish resource assessment, phase I: Literature Summary. IMCS Technical Report 95-01.
Able, K.W. Able, K.W., C.B. Grimes, D.C. Twichell and R.S. Jones. 1994. Sidescan sonar as a tool for determination of demersal fish habitat use patterns on the continental shelf. Special session on Applications of sidescan sonar and laser-line systems in fisheries research. 8th Western Groundfish Conference, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, January 1994.
Goldberg, R., A.L. Studholme, A. Calabrese and K.W. Able. 1993. Functional significance of estuaries in the Northeast–Comparing habitat utilization and quality. pp. 1630-1644 In: Coastal Zone 1993, Vol. 2. Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium on Coastal and Ocean Management. O.T. Magoon, W.S. Wilson, H. Converse and L.T Tobin (eds.), American Society of Civil Engineers, New York.
Psuty, N.P., M. P. De Luca, R. Lathrop, K.W. Able, S. Whitney and J.F. Grassle. 1993. The Mullica River – Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: A unique opportunity for research, preservation and management. pp. 1557-1568 In: Coastal Zone 1993, Vol. 2. Proceedings of the Eighth Symposium on Coastal and Ocean Management. O.T. Magoon, W.S. Wilson, H. Converse and L.T Tobin (eds.), American Society of Civil Engineers, New York.
Twichell, D.C. and K.W. Able. 1993. Bathymetry, sidescan sonar image, and surficial geological interpretation of the inner shelf off Little Egg Inlet, New Jersey. Misc. Field Studies Map, MAP MF-2221, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Va.
Wilson, K.A. and K.W. Able. 1992. Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) habitat utilization and survival in the Hudson River. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Tech. Rept. 92-49.
Rountree, R.A., K.J. Smith and K.W. Able. 1992. Length frequency data for fishes and turtles from polyhaline subtidal and intertidal marsh creeks in southern New Jersey. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Tech. Rept. 92-34.
Able, K.W., R. Hoden, D.A. Witting and J.B. Durand. 1992. Physical parameters of the Great Bay-Mullica River Estuary (with a list of research publications). Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Tech. Rept. 92-06.
Keefe, M. and K.W. Able. 1992. Habitat quality in New Jersey estuaries: habitat-specific growth rates of juvenile summer flounder in vegetated habitats. Final Rept. New Jersey Dept. Environ. Protection & Energy.
McBride, R.S. and K.W. Able. 1991. Assessment of an undeveloped fishery resource: Temporal and spatial distribution of searobins (Triglidae: Prionotus spp.) in the Mid-Atlantic Bight. Final Rept. Fisheries and Aquaculture TEX Center, Rutgers Univ.
Able, K.W., and S.C. Kaiser. 1991. Species composition and abundance of fishes and selected decapod crustaceans in southern New Jersey eelgrass habitat: a comparison with sea lettuce and unvegetated substrate. Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Studies. Rept. No. 91-24.
Roman, C.T. and K.W. Able. 1989. An ecological analysis of Nauset Marsh, Cape Cod National Seashore. Dept. of Int., National Park Serv., Coop. Res. Unit. Rutgers Univ. 181 pp.
Able, K.W., K.A. Wilson and K.L. Heck, Jr. 1989. Fishes of vegetated habitats in New Jersey estuaries: Composition, distribution and abundance based on quantitative sampling. Rutgers University, Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies Tech. Rept. No. 1041.
Grimes, C.B. K.W. Able, R.S. Jones, D.C. Twichell, and S.C. Turner. 1987. Studies on tilefish fishery biology, ecology and bioerosion on the Middle Atlantic and southern New England continental shelf. pp. 49-69. In R.A. Cooper and A.N. Shepherd (eds.), Science Applications of Current Diving Technology on the U.S. Continental Shelf. NOAA Sym. Ser. Undersea Res. 2(2):7-16. NOAA Undersea Research Program, Rockville, MD.
Warner, L.W., K.W. Able and C.B. Grimes. 1983. A methodology for delineating marine fish habitat on the mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. Coastal Soc. Bull. 7(3&4):8-11.
Turner, S.C., C.B. Grimes and K.W. Able. 1983. An assessment of the tilefish fishery in mid-Atlantic and southern New England waters. Rept. to Mid-Atlantic Bight Fish. Council.
Grimes, C.B., K.W. Able, S.C. Turner and S.J. Katz. 1980. Research updates: Life history and population dynamics of tilefish in Mid-Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters. Coastal Oceanogr. Climatol. News. 2(3):30-31.
Grimes, C.B., K.W. Able, S.C. Turner and S.J. Katz. 1980. Tilefish: Its continental shelf habitat. Underwater Nat. 12(4):34-38.
Talbot, C.W., K.W. Able, J.K. Shisler and D. Coorey. 1980. Seasonal variation in the composition of fresh and brackish water fishes of New Jersey mosquito control impoundments. Proc. 66th Ann. Mtg. NJ Mosq. Cont. Assoc. 67:50-63.
Able, K.W., J.K. Shisler and C.W. Talbot. 1979. Preliminary survey of fishes utilizing New Jersey marshes altered for control of salt marsh mosquitoes. Proc. 65th Ann. Mtg. NJ Mosq. Cont. Assoc. 66:103-115.