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Growth and mortality of cultured bay scallops in the Damariscotta River, Maine (USA)

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Growth and mortality of hatchery-reared bay scallops, Argopecten irradians, were determined over an 18 month period (July 1994-December 1995) at two locations in the Damariscotta River, Maine, north of its natural distribution. Growth occurred primarily between May and October when mean water temperature exceeded 10 °C. Final mean shell height (56.3 mm) was significantly greater (p ≤ 0.0005) at the upriver site than at the downriver site in association with a higher mean water temperature. Cumulative mortality (43-49%) over this period occurred primarily over the winter months, in conjunction with mean water temperatures below 5 °C. Although it is possible to rear bay scallops to commercial size in Maine, the short growing season, high winter mortality, and costs associated with over-wintering and fouling will likely deter commercial culture.

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  1. Department of Animal, Veterinary and Aquatic Sciences, University of Maine, 5735 Hitchner Hall, Orono, Maine, USA

    Bruce J. Barber & Christopher V. Davis

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Barber, B.J., Davis, C.V. Growth and mortality of cultured bay scallops in the Damariscotta River, Maine (USA). Aquaculture International 5, 451–460 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018388812866

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