Intelligence
Uncertain times for oyster larvae production in North America
Oyster larvae producers say information sharing and perseverance are seeing them through a prolonged stretch of high larval-stage mortalities.
Responsibility
Reef restoration highlights New Hampshire’s Oyster Week
Researchers say native oyster reefs in the Great Bay Estuary cover about 80 acres thanks to restoration efforts over the past two decades.
Innovation & Investment
Genetic tool aims to stem the tide of oyster virus
Initially, a new chip loaded with oyster DNA pieces will identify oysters resistant to the herpes virus, but in the future it may be able to identify oysters with other desirable characteristics, such as faster growth rates.
Responsibility
Ailing waterways hail the oyster’s return
The Lower Hudson Estuary and Chesapeake Bay, two waterways once home to thriving oyster beds, would welcome the shellfish’s return. Aquaculture initiatives in both areas aim to reinvigorate the water and the communities they support.
Intelligence
Oyster culture in recirculating systems
Environmental and other challenges have led to reduced harvests of wild oysters in the United States. In a study, the authors evaluated oysters cultured in a recirculating aquaculture system with zero water exchange for several months.
Health & Welfare
Oyster output affected by environmental features of farm site
In southern Brazil, management data for Pacific cupped oyster culture were assessed to characterize production in relation to environmental parameters.
Responsibility
Restoration program in Inland Bays improves ecosystems as oyster populations recover
Through the integration of aquaculture and the involvement of residents, the U.S. state of Delaware is working to restore its native oyster populations.
Health & Welfare
Oyster farming in South Australia
Oyster farming in South Australia has become a highly productive and sustainable venture. A quality-control program, new grading systems and government support can help increase oyster exports.
Health & Welfare
French program studies selective breeding in oyster spat
Oyster spat survival will be a selected trait for a full-scale, family-based selective breeding program being discussed with the French oyster industry.