GOM_Oysters_DigitalAtlas2011

Description

American oyster Crassostrea
virginica Description Range: The American oyster, a bivalve
mollusc of the family Ostreidae, is found in the western Atlantic from the Gulf
of St. Lawrence to the Yucatan Peninsula. In the Gulf, this species occurs
throughout estuaries, shallow nearshore waters, and on reefs located near river
mouths. Habitat: Large populations of this benthic invertebrate are found in the
large estuarine bays and sounds of the Gulf (with most concentrations found
within 10-meter depths). Sedentary in character, this invertebrate attaches in
clusters to shell reefs, firm mud/shell bottoms and other hard substrates.
Feeding and Behavior: The American oyster filter-feeds principally on small
unicellular algae and incidentally on suspended detrital particles. It is found
in association with numerous predators, commensals, and parasites. Reproduction:
Spawning also occurs in estuarine habitats. In the Gulf of Mexico, April to
October are the most active months, although spawning has been reported during
all months except February and March. Nursery areas are found in estuarine
waters. Movement: Planktonic larvae drift with the tides and currents until they
settle on solid substrate. Fisheries: This species is commercially harvested
throughout its range for its meat, the seasonality for harvesting being state
regulated. The fishery for this species is the fourth largest in the U.S. Gulf
of Mexico and there is also a commercial fishery in Mexican waters. The species
is harvested recreationally.

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NOAA Harmful Algal BloomS Observing System Unknown HABSOS is a data collection and distribution system for harmful algal bloom (HAB) information in the Gulf of Mexico. The goal of HABSOS is to provide environmental managers, scientists, and the public with a data driven resource for HAB events. Cell counts and environmental information are combined into a single product and distributed on a map powered by ArcGIS. HABSOS strives to provide the most accurate picture of harmful algal bloom location and quantity by using the latest sample data available. Open resource
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords Unknown The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. Open resource
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords Unknown The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. Open resource
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords Unknown The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. Open resource
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords Unknown The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. Open resource
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords Unknown The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. Open resource
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Keywords Unknown The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. Open resource
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Unknown NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) hosts and provides public access to one of the most significant archives for environmental data on Earth. Through the Center for Weather and Climate and the Center for Coasts, Oceans, and Geophysics, we provide over 25 petabytes of comprehensive atmospheric, coastal, oceanic, and geophysical data. Open resource
Metadata Landing Page HTML Oysters_GOM_2011.html Open resource
HABSOS landing page for this dataset HTML Dataset landing page with general information and links to access the data. Open resource

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