Oyster reef restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia (Colden 2017)
OPP-1GZJN6permanent identifier · cite as oceanportfolio.org/p/OPP-1GZJN6
Completed (successful/maintained)- Country
- USA
Goal
Technique: Deployment of (old/new) shell as substrate In July 2009, 24 subtidal experimental oyster reefs were constucted across 4 sites in the Great Wicomico (GWR1, GWR2) and Lynnhaven (LR1, LR2) Rivers, 2 sub-estuaries of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, USA. Here: site Great Wicomico 2. Reefs were circular (1.3 m diameter) so area (m2) was calculated to 1.33m2. Spatial extent 8 ha as reported. Reported project duration 2,0 year(s). Average survival 0,4% as reported.
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Recorded result
No result recorded yet. A result is recorded when the project moves to Paused, Completed or Discontinued.
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