SCALE Methods
Overview and
sampling details.

Summary Results
Summary of
key findings.

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Full reports with
statistical analysis.

Species Distribution
Distribution maps
for each species

Highlights
Spatial Patterns in richness
and trophic relationships.

Site Specific Data
Species found at
each site.

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SCALE: Spatial Classification and Landscape Extrapolation of Intertidal Biotic Communities in Central and South Puget Sound

Intertidal biological communities are made up of a diverse set of resident invertebrates and plants that respond to changes in a wide range of physical, chemical and biological conditions. It is important to monitor intertidal biological communities for their intrinsic biodiversity value and also because these communities impact other organisms through the food web.

The Nearshore Habitat Program has been monitoring intertidal biological communities in South and Central Sound since 1997 using the SCALE model. This project provides us with information on an important indicator of habitat condition.