Site Selection Criteria for Bottom Cultivation of the European Oyster : Physical Survey and Biological Assessments

Résumé du livre

To minimize equipment and labour costs in the production of European oysters, the later stages of commercial growout must take place on the sea bed. Little is known of the performance of this species in bottom culture along the Atlantic coastline of mainland Nova Scotia or of the availability of suitable sites for the purpose. This interim report details desirable site characteristics to meet the requirements of both the species and the grower; evaluates how closely they can be met by sea bed and water quality conditions along the geographic extent of the Atlantic coastline; and provides biological assessments of the growth, condition, and survival of three consecutive year classes during the 1990 growing season at 12 test sites.