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Structure and development of oyster reefs on the Suwannee River delta, Florida
<p>Three major oyster reefs located off the mouth of the Suwannee River on the west coast of Florida form narrow linear ridges that extend subparallel to shore in directions varying between north and northwest. Two of the reefs, Suwannee Reef and West Gap Reef, form part of an arcuate, …
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Quantifying the effects of boat wakes on intertidal oyster reefs in a shallow estuary
… on the impacts of boat wakes on intertidal reefs formed by the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica. There has been a 24% loss of oyster habitat in ML since 1943, where natural oyster reefs have been replaced by dead oyster reefs which do not serve the same ecological function. While there …
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Wave Mechanics in Constructed Oyster Reefs and the Design of Nature-Based Coastal Adaptation
… great interest in the potential of constructed oyster reefs (CORs) to function as nature-based coastal protection infrastructure, but most projects to-date are designed primarily for wave attenuation and fail to consider both the environmental conditions necessary for long-term oyster reef …
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Role of hydrocarbon pollutants, salinity, tidal height, bioenergetics and competition in colonization of oyster reefs by commensal assemblages
… height, bioenergetics and competition on the oyster reef fauna were studied. Dried oyster shell was exposed to crude oil in the laboratory and plastic trays filled with control and oil-exposed shell were then deployed at two locations, in two seasons and at two tidal levels, with immersion …
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Oyster reefs as alternatives to mitigate coastal erosion: A study of hydrodynamics and sediment transport around oyster castles
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2025-05-01
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Early Recruitment of <i>Crassostrea virginica</i> to Restored and Natural Oyster Reefs in the Western Mississippi Sound: Larval Supply and Post-Settlement Success
<p>The eastern oyster (C. virginica) is a foundation species that improves water quality, protects shorelines, provides refuge for other organisms, and contributes to commercial fisheries. Successful early recruitment of eastern oyster is vital for resupplying adult populations in the face of …
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Predation On The Eastern Oyster Crassostrea Virginica On Intertidal Reefs Affected By Recreational Boating
… species and ecosystem engineer, the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica plays a vital role in estuarine environments. Complex, three-dimensional oyster reefs act as havens for biodiversity and contribute to ecological processes. Recently, concern for this resource has arisen in Mosquito …
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NAKED GOBIES (GOBIOSOMA BOSC) AS INDICATORS OF OYSTER REEF RESTORATION SUCCESS
… are the most abundant resident fish on oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay and serve as a critical trophic link between the benthic and pelagic communities. Their response to oyster restoration may therefore be a useful indicator of ecosystem functioning. Experiments were conducted from …
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Native And Invasive Competitors Of The Eastern Oyster Crassostrea Virginica In Mosquito Lagoon, Florida
… about the sources of juvenile and adult oyster mortality must be answered. Potential causes of Crassostrea virginica mortality in the Indian River Lagoon system include sediment loads, competition, predation, and disease. My research focused on the interactions between oysters and the …
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MULTISPECIES USE OF VARIOUS HABITATS IN THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FUTURE OYSTER REEF CONSTRUCTION
… organism or habitat being restored. Globally, oyster reef construction is common and will continue but data on their impacts to transient fish is lacking. This study used acoustic telemetry to provide baseline data on the potential for interaction between five transient fish species, and oyster …
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Modeling Food Assemblage Dynamics in Western Mississippi Sound Regarding Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) Larval Performance
… Mississippi Sound is home to historical eastern oyster reefs that serve as an economically important yet decimated environmental habitat for coastal Mississippi (Pace et al. 2020, Pruett et al., 2024). Previous studies speculate upon the potential of food particle size as a food limitation for …
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Understanding The Variability Of Circulation And Water Quality At Experimental Oyster Leases In The Mississippi Sound Using A High-Resolution Nested Modeling Approach
<p>Four 50-acre experimental oyster leases; two near Saint Louis Bay (StLB) and two near Pascagoula Bay (PB) were recommended to provide science-based guidance for oyster reef restoration efforts in response to continued limited productivity of oysters in the Mississippi Sound (MSS). Two-way nested …
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ESTIMATION OF QUANTITATIVE GENETIC PARAMETERS OF THE EASTERN OYSTER (CRASSOSTREA VIRGINICA) IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
<p>The decline of natural oyster reefs in Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) states has stimulated the development of aquaculture to support the industry and restoration programs. Gulf habitats feature diverse salinity environments that may require oysters bred for habitat-specific optimal genetic …
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Epifaunal assemblage of a newly established oyster reef with two substrates
An artificial oyster reef constructed in Boca Ciega Bay, off of the War Veteran's Memorial Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2005, was used to compare a mined shell material to the typical oyster shell substrate used in artificial reef projects as an alternative substrate and cultch material. Half …
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Projections of Mangrove, Saltmarsh, and Oyster Reef Viability in the US East Coast and their Role in Coastal Defense
… extent of mangrove forests, saltmarshes, and oyster reefs in the southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts of the United States (South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland) through the end of the 21st century. These projections are based on several climatic scenarios ranging from minimum …
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Spatial ecology of adult spotted seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, in Louisiana coastal waters
… also showed clear habitat preferences, whereby oyster reefs and mud-bottom habitats of the estuary proper were used to a greater extent than channel and marsh regions. Seasonal and size trends in habitat use were also evident, as larger fish (> 400 mm TL) showed a high affinity for structured …
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Recruitment And Restoration Of The Oyster Crassostrea Virginica In Areas With Intense Boating Activity In Mosquito Lagoon, Florida
… activity occurs year-round and intertidal reefs of the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica with dead margins (piles of disarticulated shells) on their seaward edges are commonly found adjacent to major boating channels. The cause(s) of the dead margins is unclear. However, the …
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CHARACTERIZATION OF OYSTER-ASSOCIATED BIOGEOCHEMICAL PROCESSES IN OYSTER RESTORATION AND AQUACULTURE
Oyster restoration efforts and aquaculture have increased globally to counteract the overall decline of intertidal and subtidal oyster reefs to less than 15% of historical populations. Sustainability efforts to increase oysters in the Chesapeake Bay are of particular interest because oysters …
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Modeling the Dispersion of Eastern Oyster Larvae (<i>Crassostrea virginica</i>) and its Effects on the Movement of Disease Resistant Genes in the Delaware Bay Estuary
… determine the spatial distribution of oyster larvae in Delaware Bay? What is the role of larval dispersion in the transference of disease-resistant genes? The particle-tracking module in the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) was converted into an Individual-Based model representing …
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Evaluating the Role of Habitat Complexity in Structuring Seagrass Communities
… habitats such as salt marshes, seagrasses, and oyster reefs, support diverse faunal communities and can serve as nursery areas by enhancing the abundance, growth, and survival of juvenile fish and crustaceans. The structure and complexity of these biogenic habitats can strongly influence the …
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