Rhode Island waters can support continued growth of oyster aquaculture
Friday, July 9, 2010 - 05:49
in Earth & Climate
The rapid growth of the oyster aquaculture industry in Rhode Island has raised questions about how many oyster farms Narragansett Bay and the state's salt ponds can support. But a study by a University of Rhode Island graduate student has found that these ecosystems can withstand continued high rates of aquaculture growth without causing ecological harm...