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1974

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Clams -- Virginia -- York River Estuary

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Oyster And Hard Clam Distribution In The Lower York River With Notes On Culture, Disease And Pollution, Dexter Haven, Paul Kendall Mar 1974

Oyster And Hard Clam Distribution In The Lower York River With Notes On Culture, Disease And Pollution, Dexter Haven, Paul Kendall

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Outlined in this report are aspects of the distribution and. culture of clams and oysters of the lower York River. Included are two acetate overlays attached to u. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart 492. The first shows locations and density of the hard clam Mercenaria mercenaria; the second shows the location of public oyster and clam grounds, oyster planting ground, and half-acre plots held by "riparian rights". Accompanying the latter chart is a complete list of the names and addresses of the holders of all "riparian rights" and lease holders (Appendix I). The area covered by this list is …