Evaluating Growth Rates of the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and Water Quality for Oyster Restoration Sites at City Island, Bronx, NY

Author

Cody L. Jernigan, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Fall 12-28-2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Thomas Preuss

Second Advisor

Liv Baker Van de Graaff

Academic Program Adviser

Diana Reiss

Abstract

Oyster growth and water quality were monitored at four sites at City Island, Bronx, NY, to determine suitability for oyster reef restoration. Significant growth occurred at two sites and water quality was not indicated as a contributing factor. Oyster growth at all sites indicate appropriate conditions for oyster reef restoration.

Comments

https://www.savethesound.org/

https://www.ysi.com/prodss

https://www.billionoysterproject.org/

Recommended Citation

Jernigan, Cody L., "Evaluating Growth Rates of the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and Water Quality for Oyster Restoration Sites at City Island, Bronx, NY" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/975