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Development Of Oyster Resources, Katherine V. Leonard
Development Of Oyster Resources, Katherine V. Leonard
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During the 3-year project period, augmentation of cultch material and transplanting of seed oysters as a means of increasing oyster production was used. Sites were selected for the planting and transplanting. These sites were evaluated based on several criteria. One of the major considerations is the relative abundance of previous spatfall or production in a given area. Several additional factors reviewed for selection included approximate date of peak setting, substrate type (muddy, sandy, rocky, etc. bottom), impact of MSX, estimate of bar potential, gross fishing efforts and salinity regimes. It is important to plant a week or two prior to …