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Control of Mud Blister Formation in Oysters
Gryder, Dennis K.
Gryder, Dennis K.
Abstract
Oyster aquaculture, both commercial and recreational, continues to elicit interest, despite ongoing disease problems. One strategy for growing oysters in the presence of oyster diseases is to utilize off-bottom technology in order to "out-grow" the pathogens. It's acknowledged that oysters grown off-bottom grow quickly, but tend to have thinner, more brittle shells than those grown on-bottom. Due to the increased expenses of equipment and handling associated with growing oysters off-bottom, most oysters grown commercial in this manner are destined for the more lucrative half-shell market. In order to command higher prices, besides having a good flavor, half-shell oysters need to be visually appealing to the customer.
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2002-01-01
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Fishery Resource Grant Reports, Oyster aquaculture
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science