Early Oyster Recruitment Limitation
Implementing Organization
Mississippi Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$740,892
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Environmental Research
Targeted Resources
Oysters/Reefs
Project Description
Under the influences of climate change and other stressors, it has become increasingly challenging to maintain water quality conditions within Mississippi jurisdictional waters that are suitable for maintaining viable marine fisheries. Reliable science-based information is critical for planning regional restoration and coastal protection programs. Results of this research will further our capacity to identify suitable oyster habitat locations (whether they be existing reefs, relay locations, or areas suggested for new cultch deployment or off-bottom cultivation) in light of natural climactic variability or in response to evolving management paradigms. Our research will also deepen our understanding of the impact of extreme events (e.g., Bonnet Carré Spillway openings, tropical storm impacts) and changing interannual and seasonal variability of water quality and environmental conditions on oyster growth and survival in Mississippi Sound.
Contact
Jerry WiggertNone
jerry.wiggert@usm.edu
Project Website
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