Monitoring Results for Pfiesteria piscidida and Pfiesteria-like Organisms from Virginia Waters in 1998

Authors

Harold G. Marshall, Old Dominion UniversityFollow
David W. Seaborn, Old Dominion University
Jennifer Wolny, Old Dominion University

Document Type

Article

DOI

10.25778/9vj3-hj18

Abstract

Results of an extensive 1998 monitoring program for the presence of Pfiesteria-like organisms (PLO) in Virginia estuaries indicate these dinoflagellates are widely distributed in both the water column, and as cysts in the sediment, however Pfiesteria piscicida was not detected at this time. The highest concentrations of PLO were in estuaries along the Virginia shore line of the Potomac River, and in western Chesapeake Bay estuaries from the Little Wicomico River to the Rappahannock River. The most common PLO included Cryptoperidiniopsis sp. and Gymnodinium galatheanum. The lowest PLO concentrations were at ocean side locations. PLO were also present throughout the water column at stations in the lower Chesapeake Bay, being most abundant in waters above the pycnocline.

Recommended Citation

Marshall, Harold G.; Seaborn, David W.; and Wolny, Jennifer (1999) "Monitoring Results for Pfiesteria piscidida and Pfiesteria-like Organisms from Virginia Waters in 1998," Virginia Journal of Science: Vol. 50: No. 4, Article 8.
DOI: 10.25778/9vj3-hj18
Available at: https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/vjs/vol50/iss4/8