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Evaluation of a flow-through depuration system to eliminate the human pathogen Vibrio vulnificus from the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
(2010-08-03)
Evaluation of a flow-through depuration system to eliminate the human pathogen Vibrio vulnificus was carried out through altering 3 different parameters: salinity, temperature, and flow rate. Oysters were supplied by Auburn ...
Genomic Characterization of Expressed Sequence Tags and Gene Expression Profiling of the Three Life-Cycle Stages of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
(2010-05-05)
The ciliate protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (Ich) is an important parasite of freshwater fish that causes 'white spot’ disease. Ich is a major contributor of fish mortalities and economic loss to both the ornamental ...
Intensive Culture of Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus and Hybrid Catfish Ictalurus punctatus x Ictalurus furcatus in a Commercial-Scale, In-pond Raceway System
(2010-07-09)
An experiment was conducted utilizing a highly intensive fish production system in the Black Belt region of western Alabama. Three main objectives were addressed in this study. The first was based primarily on channel and ...
Effluents from an Aquaculture Research Station and Stream Water Quality
(2010-01-07)
Lower Station of the E. W. Shell Fisheries Center discharges into Saugahatchee Creek. Ponds of the Fish Genetics Research Unit and the Aquaculture Production Research Unit are the main sources of anthropogenic pollution ...
Understanding growth patterns of coastal largemouth bass: integrating bioenergetics modeling and life history theory
(2010-08-04)
Relative to inland freshwater populations, largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in coastal systems typically have a small maximum size, high condition, and low annual survival. Much attention has focused on determining ...
Economic Assessment of the Production of Native Shrimp Species as an Alternative to Supply Demand of the Live Bait Industry in the Southeast USA
(2010-08-04)
The recreational fishing industry of the Gulf of Mexico is a multi million dollar industry that positively impacts coastal communities through the creation of new jobs and revenue. Native shrimp are a popular live bait ...
Improving Redclaw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) Aquaculture: Assessment of Invasive Impacts and Production of All-male Broods
(2010-12-03)
The Australian redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) was first considered for aquaculture in the United States in 1990 and is quickly becoming an important species for aquaculture worldwide. Redclaw are valued as both ...
Effluent Water Characterization of Intensive Tilapia Culture Units and its Application in an Integrated Lettuce Aquaponic Production Facility
(2010-10-29)
In an intensive aquaculture project, effluent water characterization from three systems were evaluated (biofloc, polygyser and opposing flows). There were no differences in the mineral additions to the water per unit of ...
Development and Application of Soybean Based Diets for Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
(2010-09-14)
Soybean meal is a readily available feedstuff that can be used in shrimp feed formulations. Soybean meal and its products have been found to be an acceptable protein ingredient with good digestibility for shrimp. Compared ...
Equilibrium Concentrations of Major Cations and Total Alkalinity in Laboratory Soil-Water Systems
(2010-11-05)
Three kinds of soils and four kinds of water were used to prepare laboratory soil-water mesocosms. Soil-water mesocosms were prepared containing 5-cm deep layers of soil and 21 L of water from each of the four sources. ...