Record #:

10228

Author(s):

Green, Ann

Abstract:

The state's oyster population has been plagued by diseases, such as Demo and NSX, since the 1980s. In 2006, scientists reported finding a new parasite--Bonamia sp. Green reports on how North Carolina Sea Grant researchers made the discovery.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , High Season 2008, p16-21, il

Subject(s):

Oysters--Diseases