Virginia oyster growers and researchers found that simply moving oysters to saltier waters before harvest is just as effective at reducing Vibrio as more costly treatment methods, such as high-pressure treatment or low-dose radiation. Local growers secured research funding through Virginia Sea Grant’s partner Fishery Resource Grant Program and may have found an alternative treatment that could save time, money, and jobs.
The VIMS Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center (ABC) conducts oyster breeding and research aimed at developing oyster breeds that
Twelve projects researching Virginia’s coastal and marine environments will receive financial support through Virginia Sea Grant’s research program. The funding totals $535,899, with about $192,000 supporting graduate students, $233,000 supporting preliminary investigations, and $111,000 supporting large-scale research. Read more about all of our research projects and funding opportunities.
Researchers at Virginia’s institutions of higher education are invited to submit proposals for these funding opportunities, and be sure to
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