Investigator: Sarah Hutchins and Stephen Hesterberg, Gulf Shellfish Institute
Objectives: Hard clams that survived high thermal stress (>37°C) were spawned. This study monitors performance of the thermally exposed F1 progeny relative to conventional lines on commercial leases during the field nursery stage. Clam farmers with leases in different environmental contexts were provided with seed, supplies, and resources needed to culture both stocks. Differences in performance were evaluated on low salinity and high salinity leases.
