Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- Introduction to Drakes Estero -- I. Benthic/Pelagic Coupling-Nutrients and Particulates -- II. Eelgrass -- III. Fish -- IV. Benthic Invertebrates in Soft Sediments -- V. Harbor Seals -- VI. Nonnative Species -- VII. Birds -- VIII. Human-Use Values-Economics, Recreation, and Aesthetics -- Scientific Conclusions That Can Be Drawn -- Accuracy of the Scientific Conclusions Released by NPS to the Public -- How Scientific Conclusions Affected NPS Decision Making -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Wilderness Status -- Appendix B: Full Statement of Task -- Appendix C: Agenda: Meeting of the Committee on Best Practices for Shellfish Mariculture and the Effects of Commercial Activities in Drakes Estero, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California -- Appendix D: Tabulated Summary of Reported Values of Harbor Seal Flushing Distances -- Appendix E: Shellfish High Health Program Guideline: A Voluntary Program for Producers of Live Shellfish -- Appendix F: Committee and Staff Biographies.