SUDDEN UNUSUAL MORTALITY SYNDROME (SUMS) IN EASTERN OYSTERS.

Autor: WALTON, WILLIAM C., BEN-HORIN, TAL, SMALL, JESSICA M., MICHAELIS, ADRIANE K., CARNEGIE, RYAN B.
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Zdroj: World Aquaculture; Jun2024, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p36-38, 3p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the phenomenon known as Sudden Unusual Mortality Syndrome (SUMS) affecting eastern oysters along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts since 2012. It also discusses the perplexing nature of SUMS, characterized by sudden and unexplained mortality spikes among oysters cultivated intensively, with efforts underway to understand its causes and mitigate its impact through collaborative research initiatives involving multiple institutions.
Databáze: Complementary Index