Bioeconomic and Environmental Suitability of Two Asian Oysters for Aquaculture in North Carolina

Organization:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Amount:

$49,256.48

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Orange

Year:

2002

Description:

Funds from this Golden L.E.A.F. grant will be used to collaborate with shell fisherman throughout eastern NC to conduct feasibility trials with 3 non-native oysters to evaluate their biological and economical feasibility for widespread commercial cultivation.

Contact:

Mr. Scott BlackwoodOffice of Sponsored Research104 Airport Drive, Suite 2200Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-1350(919) 962-4675

Areas Served:

Region

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