Recommendations on Suminoe Oyster (Crassostrea Ariakensis) Aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay
- Published:
- April 23, 2002
- Originator:
- Chesapeake Bay Program
- Categorized in:
- Fact Sheet
The purpose of this document is to communicate the findings and recommendations of the Federal Agencies Committee of the Chesapeake Bay Program with respect to an anticipated proposal to introduce the Suminoe oyster into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay for aquaculture production. The Federal agencies of the Chesapeake Bay Program (acting through the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency) are signatories to the Chesapeake 2000 agreement and expect that the other Chesapeake Bay Program partners will consider these recommendations in their review of any such proposal