Stoplight Survey on Oyster Mortality
July 3, 2025
Periodic, unpredictable spikes in mortality of commercial oyster crops in spring and summer are a longstanding problem in the industry.
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Periodic, unpredictable spikes in mortality of commercial oyster crops in spring and summer are a longstanding problem in the industry.
Did you miss the Addressing Clam Mortalities during Summer Workshop?
Shellfish growers have experienced chronic losses of adult clams reaching harvest size for many years during the summer months.
Shellfish growers have experienced chronic losses of adult clams reaching harvest size during the summer months.
