Main Title |
Large-scale, Manipulative Field Tests using Cultured and Wild Juveniles of the Soft-Shell Clam, Mya arenaria L.: Interactive Effects of Intertidal Location Predator Exclusion Netting, Netting Aperture Size, and Planting Area on Clam Growth and Survival within the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary. A Final Report to The New Hampshire Estuaries Project. |
Author |
B. F. Beal
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CORP Author |
Univ of Maine at Machias., Machias, ME.; New Hampshire Estuaries Project., Univ of New Hampshire, Durham. NH. |
Year Published |
2006 |
Stock Number |
PB2011-110094 |
Additional Subjects |
Clams ;
Fisheries management ;
Estuaries ;
Predators ;
Shellfish ;
Survival ;
Growth ;
Habitat ;
Marine environment ;
Field tests ;
New Hampshire ;
Soft-shell clam ;
Mya arenaria
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
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Last Modified |
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NTIS |
PB2011-110094 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
97p |
Abstract |
A series of field experiments was conducted at two intertidal sites in the Hampton-Seabrook Estuary from November 2004-2006 to assess the efficacy of enhancing intertidal areas with cultured clam (Mya arenaria L.) seed (mean shell length (SL) = 7-10 mm). Measurement variables in each experiment included survival and growth of both cultured and wild seed clams. The first of three trials (November 2004-May 2005) examined the interactive effects of size of planting area (4 m2, 8 m2, 12 m2, and 18 m2) and predator deterrent netting (none, 4.2 mm, and 6.4 mm aperture (flexible, plastic netting)) at the Willows Flat in the Hampton River. The second trial (June-October 2005) examined the effect of predator deterrent netting at two discrete intertidal locations at the Willows Flat. The third trial (April-November 2006) replicated trial two except at two intertidal sites within the estuary approximately 3 km apart. |
Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored by New Hampshire Estuaries Project., Univ of New Hampshire, Durham. NH. |
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PUB Date Free Form |
31 Dec 2006 |
Category Codes |
98F; 47D |
NTIS Prices |
PC A06 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
119204000 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |