Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
3-1979
Abstract
Two leases of oyster planting ground adjacent to the James River Bridge at the Newport News end were studied in December, 1978. Sampling revealed that one area contained large quantities of oysters while, on the other area, oysters were scarce. Comparison with sample results and fathometer-traced bottom profiles taken in a 1976 study of the same areas indicates a close similarity.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25773/3vnx-qn03
Keywords
Shellfish -- Virginia -- James River, Oysters -- Virginia -- James River, Oyster fisheries -- Virginia -- James River
Publication Statement
Conducted for the Virginia Dept. of Highways and Transportation, Project 0017-046-102, B-605, Isle of Wight County
Recommended Citation
Haven, D. S., & Kendall, P. C. (1979) A study of oyster ground leases adjacent to the James River bridge, Newport News, Virginia. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.25773/3vnx-qn03
