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Visit Marine Aquaculture Species for the Northeast

Marine Aquaculture Species for the Northeast

A brief introduction to current commercial production species, potential commercial species, and experimental species including the hard clam (quahog), eastern oyster, blue mussel, softshell clam, macroalgae, bay scallop, European oyster, surf clam, sea scallop, and more.
2008
Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
Visit Overwintering of Eastern Oysters: Guidance for Small-scale Growers

Overwintering of Eastern Oysters: Guidance for Small-scale Growers

Questions to ask when beginning to consider different overwintering oysters options.
2006
Maine Sea Grant
Visit Sea Scallop, Placopecten magellanicus, Life History and Habitat Characteristics

Sea Scallop, Placopecten magellanicus, Life History and Habitat Characteristics

In depth report on seas scallops and their the life history, habitat characteristics, geographic distribution, status of the stocks and research needs.
2004
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Visit Record Keeping for Shellfish Aquaculture

Record Keeping for Shellfish Aquaculture

Reviews the importance of recording growth and environmental data, estimating number of seed, and provides template data sheets to record this information.
2003
Rutgers Cooperative Extension