UF Oyster Growout Study Initiated
November 1, 2016
The following graphs summarize the growth (shell height and total weight) of diploid (2N) and triploid (3N) oysters cultured in 9 mm mesh floating bags at the UF experimental lease within the Dog Island Lease Area near Cedar Key over a nine-week period (August 4 – October 6, 2016). Details during this culture period can be found in prior news articles. Oysters grown in the 9 mm bags were used to stock replicated field trials to continue to evaluate ploidy types (triploid versus diploid), but also to evaluate the following management practices: Stocking densities of 125, 150, and 175 oysters
