Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration: A Synopsis and Synthesis of Approaches

Authors:
Luckenbach, M., R. Mann and J.A. Wesson (eds.)

Publication Date:
1999

Abstract/Summary:
This volume brings together contributions from fisheries managers and research scientists in an attempt to develop a common information base and a convergence of objectives and approaches towards oyster fisheries enhancement and reef habitat restoration. The 24 chapters in this volume review the historical distribution and morphology of unexploited oyster reefs, current fisheries enhancement efforts, some of the ecological benefits of oyster reefs, as well as ideas for new approaches towards restoring reefs and sustaining their associated fisheries.

Resource Type:
Technical Document

Source:
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Press

Link:
http://web.vims.edu/vimsnews/OysHabResFlyer.pdf