Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
2-1-1982
Series
Special Reports in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering (SRAMSOE) No. 258
Abstract
During the fall, winter and spring of 1979-1980 there was an extensive and prolonged mortality of the 1979 se•t of oysters in the James River, Virginia. Yearling oysters died at lesser rates, with mortalities starting in mid-winter. Small oysters showed moderate to 100% mortalities at two locations. Market-sized oysters showed the lowest mortality. Deaths were associated with prolonged periods of low salinity.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21220/V5CT83
Keywords
Oyster Fisheries, Marine Resources, Virginia
Recommended Citation
Haven, D. S. (1982) The Impact of Low Salinities on James River Oyster Populations 1979-1980. Special Reports in Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering (SRAMSOE) No. 258. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.21220/V5CT83
