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Oyster Spatfall In Virginia Rivers: 1987 Annual Summary, James Whitcomb
Oyster Spatfall In Virginia Rivers: 1987 Annual Summary, James Whitcomb
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The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) conducts weekly surveys from June through early October to obtain oyster spatfall information. Spat counts are made on oyster shells strung on wire and suspended from stakes on public and private beds. The number of spat on shells is counted each week of the spawning season to determine the potential of a particular area for receiving a strike and to predict the most likely period the strikes will occur.
Oyster Shoal Survey - Fall 1987, James Whitcomb
Oyster Shoal Survey - Fall 1987, James Whitcomb
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This report summarizes data collected during 1987 in the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The report focuses on the fall oyster survey in Virginia.
Oyster Spatfall In Virginia Rivers: 1986 Annual Summary, James Whitcomb
Oyster Spatfall In Virginia Rivers: 1986 Annual Summary, James Whitcomb
Reports
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) conducts weekly surveys from June through early October to obtain oyster spatfall information. Spat counts are made on oyster shells strung on wire and suspended from stakes on public and private beds. The number of spat on shells is counted each week of the spawning season to determine the potential of a particular area for receiving a strike and to predict the most likely period the strikes will occur.
Oyster Shoal Survey - Spring 1987, James Whitcomb
Oyster Shoal Survey - Spring 1987, James Whitcomb
Reports
This report summarizes data collected during 1987 in the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The report focuses on the spring oyster survey in Virginia.