Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
2018
Abstract
This study seeks to assess the sustainability of the public oyster fishery and the expansion of hatchery dependent oyster aquaculture in the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Previous analyses have suggested that limitations in available shell resources will ultimately drive the future of the public fishery. The expansion of intensive aquaculture, already apparent in the Bay, suggests sustainability will be contingent upon the availability of bottom space and/or a shift in practices that minimize user conflict in leased areas.
Description
Interim report (Year 1 of 3) submitted to Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25773/2b33-wm41
Recommended Citation
Mann, R., Berman, M., Wesson, J., Southworth, M., & Rudnicky, T. (2018) Expanding Virginia’s oyster industry while minimizing user conflict. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.25773/2b33-wm41
