How tidal wetlands support pelagic food webs: using metagenomics and field flow fractionation to evaluate the role of particulate wetland organic matter
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta) is an important ecosystem but fish populations are declining. One way to improve the Delta is to restore wetlands, which are areas of marshland. This study investigated how restoring wetlands can improve the food chain for fish.
Restoring wetlands can impact the tiny food particles that float in the water. These particles are like food for even tinier creatures like zooplankton, which are then eaten by fish. The study wanted to see if restored wetlands would release more of these good food particles.
