Virginia Oyster Reef Restoration Map Atlas
 
 
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Box 21: Poquoson River


Location: Poquoson River
History of location:Small tributary on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. History of regular spat settlement of modest intensity and significant market production prior to MSX.
Current status:Low population levels on Baylor and private grounds subject to consistent disease (MSX and Dermo) mortality. Cultch condition on Baylor Grounds is poor. Some occasional data collection. Data held by VMRC.
Recent restoration activity (reefs and other) to date: None.
Restoration potential:Limited because of consistent disease risk.
Related projects:
None at present.

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Map and site information last updated 09.30.2002

 
Date last modified 03.27.2004
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