The role of phytoplankton and environmental variables in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) aquaculture in British Columbia

Pacific oyster aquaculture in British Columbia faces serious challenges, such as high cadmium (Cd) concentrations, low growth and high mortalities during summer, and inability to directly gauge stress levels. The goal of this dissertation was to address these challenges by investigating the role of...

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Main Author: Cassis, David
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/39859