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Cages for oyster biological indicators are messy with sediment and fouling after deployment
Messy cages
Monitoring water quality with a YSI 85 instrument in Monie Creek, part of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Buoys marking oyster biological indicators can be seen in the background.
Monitoring water quality
Guiding the boat to deploy oyster biological indicators near a salt marsh.
Small boat work
deploying oyster biological indicators of nitrogen source in Monie Bay, National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Deploying Oysters in Monie Bay
Illustration of pearl farm hut
Pearl farm hut
Illustration map of Great Bay in Maine and New Hampshire, USA
USA ME NH: Great Bay
Illustration map of Great South Bay in New York, USA
USA NY: Great South Bay
Illustration of Isognomon alatus (Flat Tree Oyster)
Isognomon alatus (Flat Tree Oyster)
Illustration of waterman
Waterman
Illustration of floating grow-out units
Floating grow-out units
Illustration of Oyster disease transmission
Oyster disease transmission
Illustration of oyster larvae
Oyster larvae
Buoys like this mark the location of oyster bioindicators used to identify nitrogen source. The oysters, in a cage, are suspended off the bottom by the buoy, which is anchored by bricks.
Oyster bioindicator marker
Large buoys like these mark the boundaries of Oyster Sanctuaries for restoration of the native species in Chesapeake Bay.
Oyster sanctuary marker
Large buoys like these mark the boundaries of Oyster Sanctuaries for restoration of the native species in Chesapeake Bay.
Oyster sanctuary marker
Cleaning oyster bioindicators in the field. Fouling organisms need to be removed to allow water flow for oysters.
Removal of biofouling
Cleaning oyster bioindicators in the field. Fouling organisms need to be removed to allow water flow for oysters.
Removing biofouling
Illustration of Haematopus palliatus (American Oystercatcher)
Haematopus palliatus (American Oystercatcher)
American Oystercatcher on the beach in Charlotte County Florida
American Oystercatcher
This conceptual diagram illustrates the different components that are being studied in the Asian oyster Environmental Impact Statement. It includes not only the life history, but the interactions with the native oyster, and cultural and economic impacts.
Components of the Asian Oyster Environment Impact…
This conceptual diagram illustrates the idea that an introduction of the Asian oyster can act as a sink or a source of disease.
Oyster disease prevalence
Illustration of oyster farming
Oyster farming
Illustration of oyster farming
Oyster farming 2
This conceptual diagram illustrates the connection between the water column and the benthos. Specifically, it illustrates the connection between phytoplankton and benthic filter-feeders.
Benthic-pelagic coupling
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