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Development of a nature-based solution for mitigation of Pacific oyster summer mortality: use of the intertidal zone to improve resilience to environmental stressors

open access: yesFrontiers in Marine Science
In recent years, Pacific oyster growers in British Columbia (BC), Canada have experienced devastating losses due to summer mortality syndrome. While anecdotal evidence suggests that intertidally-grown oysters may fare better during mass mortality events ...
Clara L. Mackenzie   +9 more
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SNP Genotypic Data from Pacific Oysters

open access: yes
SNP genotypes, collected from 11 populations and 184 Pacific oysters, as part of a published study on genetic diversity. Details of published work are:\n"Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure in cultured Australian Pacific oysters ...

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Aquisição e eliminação de contaminantes em tecidos de moluscos bivalves [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia e Biociências, Florianópolis, 2014O consumo de ostras pode ser responsável pela veiculação de doenças para humanos, pois estes animais podem acumular ...
Souza, Doris Sobral Marques
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Nanopore Sequencing and De Novo Assembly of a Black-Shelled Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) Genome

open access: yesFrontiers in Genetics, 2019
The Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, belongs to one of the most species-rich phyla and provides important ecological and economical services. Here we present a genome assembly for a variety of this species, black-shelled Pacific oyster, using a ...
Xiaotong Wang   +11 more
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A Rhodopsin-Like Gene May Be Associated With the Light-Sensitivity of Adult Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas

open access: yesFrontiers in Physiology, 2018
Light-sensitivity is important for mollusc survival, as it plays a vital role in reproduction and predator avoidance. Light-sensitivity has been demonstrated in the adult Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas, but the genes associated with light-sensitivity ...
Changlu Wu   +9 more
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Identification and detection of Cyanobacteria and their toxins in Pacific oysters

open access: yes, 2012
During a cyanobacterial bloom in Lake Omapere, cyanobacterial toxins were detected in Crassostrea gigas (Pacific oyster) from the Hokianga Harbour using Enzyme-Linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Wall, Jodi Maree
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On-site biofouling removal enhances the nutritional and gustatory quality of oysters from suspension aquaculture and the recovery of essential biomolecules for human consumption

open access: yesAquaculture Reports
We experimentally tested the effects of on-site biofouling removal (BR) via heat treatment on the biomolecule contents of Pacific oysters and the bay-scale recovery of these biomolecules through the harvest of farmed oysters from suspension aquaculture ...
Yuji Hatakeyama   +4 more
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PAHs from fossil fuels and their impact on oysters

open access: yes, 2012
Petroleum, coal and gas are used in enormous quantities to provide the energy for modern civilizations. This consumption releases numerous hazardous organic substances that are either directly present in fossil fuels or may be generated in chemical ...
Smith, Paul T. (R8607)   +1 more
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Futuristic Ocean Acidification Levels Reduce Growth and Reproductive Viability in the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)

open access: yesJournal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019
In this study, we investigated the effects of futuristic pH because of climate change on the growth and reproductive viability of the Pacific oysters. The futuristic pH levels to which adult oysters were exposed are 7.5 and 7.8 (as extreme case) and 8.1
E. Omoregie   +2 more
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Bycatch of Tropical Rock Oysters from Spat Collection Activities Targeting Pearl Oysters in Fiji

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Pearl culture in Fiji relies on a supply of pearl oysters obtained through the strategic deployment of spat collectors. Although the design and deployment of spat collectors aim to maximize the recruitment of pearl oysters (Pinctada and Pteria spp ...
Sankar, Kristina S.   +6 more
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