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Effects of Anoxia on Histology, Bacteriology, Condition Index, Glycogen Levels, and Fecundity in the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica 

Fogelson, Susan (2007-05-15)
The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is well known for its commercial and ecological roles in Mobile Bay, AL. During summer months oysters may be exposed to hypoxic and occasionally anoxic conditions which in turn ...

Feasibility of Hard Clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, Culture in Grand Bay, Alabama 

Jackson, Jonathan (2008-08-15)
The northern hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, has proven to be a profitable aquaculture species along the Eastern seaboard as well as the west coast of Florida. The potential for M. mercenaria aquaculture in the North ...

Improving Tolerance to Hypoxia in the Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea Virginica 

Ford, Courtney (2005-08-15)
The loss of oyster reefs is attributed to a variety of causes including over fishing, disease, and periodic hypoxia. Hypoxia, as well as brief periods of anoxia, is a problem in Mobile Bay, in particular. Development of ...

In vitro and in vivo cold shock response in Vibrio vulnificus 

Limthammahisorn, Suttinee (2007-08-15)
Vibrio vulnificus is a serious food-borne pathogen associated with the consumption of raw oysters. The Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) recommends refrigeration of Gulf Coast oysters after harvesting to ...

Study of Bacterial Flora in Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) Treated with High Pressure 

Prapaiwong, Naparat (2008-05-15)
Analysis of bacterial communities present in high-pressure treated, quick-frozen, and raw oysters was carried out independently during three different seasons: winter; summer; and fall of 2006. Oysters used in all experiments ...