Evaluating recruitment contribution of a selectively bred aquaculture line of the oyster, Crassostrea virginica used in restoration efforts

Authors :: Carlsson, Jens
Carnegie, Ryan B.
Cordes, Jan F.
Hare, Matthew P.
Leggett, A. Thomas
Reece, Kimberly S.
Source :: Journal of Shellfish Research. December 2008, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p1117, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: ABSTRACT Severe over-fishing, habitat degradation, and recent disease impacts have devastated the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) fishery in the Chesapeake Bay. Several restoration efforts are in progress, including the unconventional [...]

Subjects :: Chesapeake Bay -- Protection and preservation -- Environmental aspects
Crassostrea -- Protection and preservation -- Distribution -- Environmental aspects
Oysters -- Protection and preservation -- Distribution -- Environmental aspects
Biological sciences
Zoology and wildlife conservation
Company distribution practices
Distribution
Protection and preservation
Environmental aspects

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