Location: James and Nansemond Rivers

History of location:Major tributaries of the southern Chesapeake Bay. History of regular significant spat settlement of high intensity and significant seed and market oyster production prior to MSX.

Current status:Low population levelson Baylor and private grounds subject to consistent disease (MSX and Dermo) mortality. Cultch condition on Baylor Grounds is poor. One sentinel site present. Regular data collection from other sites. Data held by VIMS and VMRC.

Recent restoration activity (reefs and other) to date: None.

Restoration potential:Limited because of consistent disease risk. Potential source of fossil reef shells.

Related projects:

• CBOPE Program - VA Sentinel Sites
• CBOPE Program - VA Basins
• VIMS Molluscan Ecology Oyster Monitoring Program