Spatial and temporal settlement patterns of the American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) along the North Shore of Nova Scotia (Canada)

An oyster seed source is essential for regular operations in the oyster aquaculture industry. Currently, oyster seed production in Nova Scotia is minimal. Instead, seed is collected in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and then sold to farmers in Nova Scotia. The threat of invasive species and disease exposes a serious vulnerability of Nova Scotia’s seed source security. To address this issue, wild spat collection must be explored in Nova Scotia’s coastal waters. By exploring several locations with potential for seed collection; the magnitude, timing, and predictability of wild seed production will be investigated to develop a predictive model for optimizing wild spat collection in a sustainable manner.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ramon Filgueira

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Partner:

Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Information and cultural industries

University:

Dalhousie University

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