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The Shellfish Corner -- Vibrios And Shellfish, Michael Rice
The Shellfish Corner -- Vibrios And Shellfish, Michael Rice
Michael A Rice
Pathogenic Vibrios are becoming an increasing problem for shellfish producers in North America and elsewhere. This paper reviews current research into the pathogenic nature of Vibrios and provides some practical advice for avoiding the propagation of Vibrios on shellfish farms nd in wild harvest molluscan shellfish.
A Review Of Shellfish Restoration As A Tool For Coastal Water Quality Management., Michael A. Rice
A Review Of Shellfish Restoration As A Tool For Coastal Water Quality Management., Michael A. Rice
Michael A Rice
In many areas, coastal residents and others oppose establishment of bivalve molluscan aquaculture projects on the basis of perceived negative environmental impacts. Often overlooked are positive environmental impacts of shellfish aquaculture that can potentially mitigate the impacts of other anthropogenic activities. Filter feeding by populations of bivalve mollusks is reviewed with respect to their ability to act as an estuarine filter, increase clarity of coastal waters and facilitate the removal of nitrogen and other nutrients from eutrophic coastal waters. Most species of cultured bivalve mollusks clear particles from waters at rates of 1 to 4 L/h, and populations of shellfish …