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Questions to ask when beginning to consider different overwintering oysters options.

In depth report on seas scallops and their the life history, habitat characteristics, geographic distribution, status of the stocks and research needs.

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

If you're thinking about farming mussels, either as a sideline or the main chance, this booklet is designed to help you make decisions.This booklet reviews mussel raft culture in the Gulf of Maine, The Mussel Raft Project, Predators, storms and moorings, Mussel biology, Selecting a site, Steps in culturing mussels, Outreach, applied research, Sales and marketing , Getting into business, Planning a mussel business, Training and information, Leases and permits, Suppliers, and provides further reading suggestions.