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Abstract Ozbay, G., F. Marenghi and J. Fay.
2008. The application of geographic
information systems (GIS) in oyster restoration (crassostrea virginica)
in Oysters play
an important role in filtering large volumes of water on a daily basis,
therefore improving water quality by removing sediments, nutrients, and
bacteria from the water column and adding nutrients to the benthos. The oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
populations that once flourished throughout the coastal Mid-Atlantic region
have reached dire levels. In an
attempt to reverse this decline, many states have developed oyster
restoration programs which sometimes require a multifaceted approach. Oyster aquaculture gear can provide many of
the same ecological benefits as oyster reefs, providing a unique habitat for
many ecologically and economically important species in estuaries
worldwide. Restoration efforts in |
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