Field Technician Linda Crewe
Researchers in VIMS’ Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center are working to develop disease-resistant strains of the native oyster Crassostrea virginica. Lionel Degremont (L) and Nate Geyerhahn (R) work in the background.
VIMS researchers
VIMS is a leader in efforts to develop disease-resistant strains of native oysters for use in oyster restoration and aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay.
Algal Tanks
Algae culture tanks at the Kauffman Aquaculture Center, June 29, 2006. Photo by Mike Oesterling.
Oyster Boat
The traditional means of harvesting oysters from Chesapeake Bay involves the use of tongs and dredges to gather wild native oysters.
Oysters
Staff members in the office of U.S. Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (VA-1st Dist) visited the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on July 10th to learn how VIMS scientists are working to conserve, develop, and replenish Chesapeake Bay and coastal resources such as oysters, blue crabs, sharks, scallops, and shad. The visit included a briefing on the VIMS-Industry Partnership, a tour of VIMS' Oyster Hatchery and new Seawater Research Laboratory, and a trip aboard the research vessel Pelican to a VIMS observing buoy on the York River.
Waterman Jeff Hammer
inspecting two sterile C. ariakensis oysters. VIMS is at the forefront of developing native and non-native oysters strains for field trials in Chesapeake Bay.
Oyster aquaculture
Pictured is oyster aquaculture in China.
Ms. Laurie Sorabella
founder of Oyster Reef Keepers of Virginia, shows a student in a Master Oyster Gardener's workshop at VIMS how to build a Taylor Float. Oyster gardeners use these floats to raise oysters in local waters.