Oyster reef restoration, Great Wicomico River, Chesapeake Bay (Schulte 2009)
OPP-D6TB37permanent identifier · cite as oceanportfolio.org/p/OPP-D6TB37
Completed (successful/maintained)- Country
- USA
Goal
Technique: Deployment of natural oyster reef substrate Nine reef complexes covering 35.3 hectares were declared permanent sanctuaries, free from oyster fishing. Pre-restoration surveys demonstrated that there were, on average, less than two oysters per square meter throughout the nine reef complexes. Restoration treatments were: [high-relief reef (25-45 cm above river bottom) and low-relief (8-12 cm above river bottom) reef] and a control treatment of unrestored bottom. Spatial extent 353000 ha as reported. Reported project duration 5,0 year(s).
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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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