program overview class visit 1: introduction and biology of oysters excursion 1: tour of local...
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Today..... Improving farm operations The use of technology in oyster farming Scientific researchTRANSCRIPT
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GROW YOUR OWN OYSTERS!!!
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PROGRAM OVERVIEWClass visit 1: Introduction and biology of
oystersExcursion 1: Tour of local estuary and oyster
processing facilityClass visit 2: Oyster productionExcursion 2: The business of oyster farmingClass Visit 3: Improving operationsExcursion 3: Harvesting and marketing
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Today . . . . .Improving farm operations
The use of technology in oyster farming
Scientific research
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Improving operations Reducing overcatch and fouling of oystersChange in oyster infrastructure to plastic gearUniform size gradesResearchUse of technology
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Pests and diseases MudwormParasiteDo not directly harm
oysters but compete with them for food
Also affects market value
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QX diseaseMicroscopic
parasiteStarves the oyster
to deathHigh oyster
mortalityNo evidence
harmful to humans
Pests and diseases
Healthy oyster on left, infected oyster on right
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Winter mortalityBelieved to be caused
by a parasite Can kill up to 80% of
oysters in a local areaOysters in third winter
most susceptibleNo treatment
available – only preventative measures
Pests and diseases
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Oyster researchpests and diseases of oysters
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How are oysters grown?