Older Publications by Sylvia Behrens Yamada, Zoology Department, OSU

Behrens Yamada, S. and C. Hunt. 2000. The arrival and spread of the European green crab,

Carcinus maenas , in the Pacific Northwest. Dreissena! 11(2):1-6.

Behrens Yamada, S., C. Hunt and N. Richmond. 2000. The arrival of the European green crab Carcinus maenas, in Oregon estuaries. National Conference on Marine Bioinvasions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA. January 24-29, 1999.

Behrens Yamada, S. and E.G. Boulding. 1998. Claw morphology, prey size selection, and foraging efficiency in generalists and specialist shell-breaking crabs. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 220:191-211.

Behrens Yamada, S., S.A. Navarrete and C. Needham 1998. Predation induced changes in growth rate and behavior in three populations of the intertidal snail, Littorina sitkana. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 220:213-226.

Behrens Yamada, S. and E.G. Boulding. 1996. The role of highly mobile crab predators in the intertidal zonation of their gastropod prey. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 204:59-83.

Menge, B.A., E.L. Berlow, C.A. Blanchette, S.A. Navarrete and S.B. Yamada. 1994. The keystone species concept: Variation in interaction strength in a rocky intertidal habitat. Ecological Monographs, 64(3):249-286.

Behrens Yamada, S., H. Metcalf and B.C. Baldwin. 1993. Predation by the crab, Cancer oregonensis Dana, inside oyster trays. Journal of Shellfish Research 12(1):89-92.

Walker, S.E. and S. Behrens Yamada. 1993. Implications for the gastropod fossil record of mistaken crab predation on empty mollusc shells. Palaeontology 36:735-741.

Behrens Yamada, S. 1992. Niche relationships in northeastern Pacific Littorines. Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Littorinid Biology 281-291, J. Grahame, P.J. Mill & D.G. Reid (Eds). The Malacological Society of London.

Behrens Yamada, S. and T.J. Mulligan, 1990. Screening of elements for the chemical marking of hatchery salmon. Proceedings to the International Symposium and Educational Workshop on Fish‑Marking Techniques. June 1988, Seattle, Washington. American Fisheries Society Symposium 7:550‑561.

Behrens Yamada, S. 1989. Are direct developers more locally adapted than planktonic developers? Marine Biology. 103:403‑411.

Behrens Yamada, S. and J. Dunham, 1989. Mytilus californianus a new aquaculture species? Aquaculture. 81:275‑284.

Behrens Yamada, S. and E. Peters, 1988. Harvest management and the growth and condition of submarket‑size sea mussels, Mytilus californianus. Aquaculture. 74: 293‑299.

Behrens Yamada, S. 1987. Geographic variation in the growth rate of Littorina saxatilis and L. littorea. Mar. Biol. 96:529‑534.

Behrens Yamada, S., and R.A Mansour 1987. Growth inhibition of native Littorina saxatilis by introduced L. littorea. J. of Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 105:187‑196.

Behrens Yamada, S., T.J. Mulligan and D. Fournier 1987. The role of stock and environment on the elemental composition of salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) vertebrae. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 44(6): 1206‑1212.

Behrens Yamada, S. and T.J. Mulligan. 1987. Marking non‑feeding salmonid fry with dissolved strontium. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 44:1502‑1506.

Mulligan, T.J., L. Lapi. R. Kieser, S.B. Yamada, and D.L. Duewer. 1983. Salmon stock identification based on elemental composition of vertebrae. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 40: 215‑229.

Behrens Yamada, S. 1982. Growth and longevity of the mud snail, Batillaria attramentaria (Sowerby). Mar. Biol. 67:187‑192.

Behrens Yamada, S. and T.J. Mulligan, 1982. Strontium marking of hatchery‑reared coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch, Walbaum). Part II. Identification of adults. J. of Fish Biol. 20:5‑9.

Behrens Yamada, S., T.J. Mulligan and S.J. Fairchild. 1979. Strontium marking of hatchery‑reared coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch, Walbaum). J. Fish Biol. 14, 267‑275.

Behrens Yamada, S. 1977. Geographic range limitation of the intertidal gastropods Littorina sitkana and L. planaxis. Mar. Biol. 39: 61‑65.

Behrens Yamada, S. 1977. Range extension in Littorina sitkana (Philippi, 1845) and range contraction in L. planaxis (Philippi, 1847). The Veliger 19:368.

Behrens Yamada, S., and C.S. Sankurathri. 1977. Direct development in the intertidal gastropod, Batillaria zonalis (Bruguiere, 1792). The Veliger, 20:179.

Boyce, N.P., and S. Behrens Yamada. 1977. Effects of a parasite, Eubothrium salvelini (Cestoda: Pseudophyllidea), on the resistance of juvenile sockeye salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka, to zinc. J. Fish. Res. Board Can. 24:706‑709.

Buckland‑Nicks, J., F.S. Chia and S. Behrens, 1973. Oviposition and development of two intertidal snails, Littorina sitkana and L. scutulata. Can. Zool., 51: 359‑365.

Behrens, S. 1972. The role of wave impact and desiccation on the distribution of Littorina sitkana (Philippi, 1845). The Veliger 15:129‑132.

Harger, J.R.E. 1972. Competitive coexistence among intertidal invertebrates. American Scientist 60: 600‑607. (Review paper based on studies done by Harger, Low and Behrens).

WEB PAGES, REPORTS, MANUSCRIPTS and published ABSTRACTS:

Behrens Yamada, S. and A. Randall 2005. Status of the European Green Crab in Oregon and Washington Estuaries 2005. A report prepared for the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Behrens Yamada,S. and C. Dudoit 2004. Status of the European Green Crab in Oregon

Estuaries Fall 2003. A report prepared for the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Behrens Yamada, S. and M. Becklund 2003. Status of the European Green Crab in Oregon

Estuaries Fall 2003. A report prepared for the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Behrens Yamada,S. and T. Davidson 2002. Status of the European Green Crab in Oregon

Estuaries during the Summer of 2002. A report prepared for the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

J. T. Carlton, J. Chapman, S.B. Yamada, and S. Rumrill 2001. Introduced Species in Oregon Estuaries. Web page created for Oregon Sea Grant by Sylvia Behrens Yamada.

( http://science.orst.edu/~yamadas/ ).

Hauck, L and S. Behrens Yamada 2000. Current Status of the European Green Crab, Carcinus

maenas, and native crab species in Yaquina and Coos Bays. Abstract in Journal of Shellfish Research 19(1): 686

Behrens Yamada, S., C. Hun*t, and A. Kalin 2000. Growth of the 1997/1998 year class of the

Green crab, Carcinus maenas, in Oregon estuaries. Abstract in Journal of Shellfish Research 19(1):

Behrens Yamada S., G Allison and students in Zoology 401 1998. Research Experience for

Undergraduates: The European Green Crab, Carcinus maenas, in Oregon. For student projects see: http://www.onid.orst.edu/~yamadas/

Behrens Yamada, S, G. Allison, K. Cleveland, C. Hunt, N. Richman and J. Schaefer 1998. The European Green Crab in Oregon. Journal of Shellfish Research 17, No.4.

Behrens Yamada, S, 1995. The growth and longevity of the crab, Cancer oregonensis Dana.

Journal of Shellfish Research 14:230-231.

Miccolis, C. and E. White. 1995. Evaluation of physical environment and colonization of Quarry Cove. A report prepared for the Bureau of Land Management by undergraduate students under the supervision of Sylvia Behrens Yamada.

Brosnan, D.M. and S.B. Yamada 1994. A monitoring program and species introduction plan for Quarry Cove. Report prepared for the Bureau of Land Management by Sustainable Ecosystem Institute.

Lee, R.R.; S.B. Yamada; P. Komar; W.G. Mc Dougal; Moffatt, Nichol & Bonney; A.N.Rice and R. Pike. 1993. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Lower Rock Quarry Reclamation/Tidal Zone Development Phase IIB. Report 2 prepared for the Bureau of Land Management.

Lee, R.R., S.B. Yamada, P. Komar, and R. Pike. 1992. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Lower Rock Quarry Reclamation/Tidal Zone Development Phase IIB. Report 1 prepared for the Bureau of Land Management.

Baldwin*, B.C., S. Behrens Yamada and H. Metcalf*. 1992. Predation by the red rock crab Cancer productus: The role of crab density, tidal level and prey size on predation rate. Abstract in Journal of Shellfish Research 11: 551.

Behrens Yamada, S., B.A. Menge, B.C. Baldwin and H. Metcalf. 1992. Does starfish removal increase mussel productivity? (Abstract in Journal of Shellfish Research 11:551).

Behrens Yamada, S., and Boulding E.G. 1991. Crabby predators: Scourge of the intertidal.

Journal of Shellfish Research 10: 241.

Schreck, C.B., H.W. Li, R.C. Hjort, C.S. Sharpe, K.P. Currens, P.L. Hulett, S.L. Stone and S.B. Yamada. 1986. Stock Identification of Columbia River Chinook Salmon and Steelhead Trout. A report prepared for the United States Department of Energy, Bonneville Power Administration, Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Nicholas, J.W. and S. B. Yamada. 1985. A survey of wild chinook and water temperatures in the Chetco River 1973-75. A report prepared for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Research and Development Section.

Behrens, S. 1974. Ecological interactions of three Littorina (Gastropoda, Prosobranchia) along the west coast of North America. Ph.D. thesis, Biology Department, University of Oregon.

Behrens, S. 1971. The distribution and abundance of the intertidal prosobranchs Littorina sitkana and L. scutulata. M.Sc. thesis, Zoology Department, University of British Columbia. (Abstract in Amer. Zool. 10:540.)

Behrens, S. 1968. Protein differences between two forms of Calanus copepods as elucidated by micro‑starch‑gel electrophoresis. B.Sc.thesis, Zoology Department, University of British Columbia.