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If you are a shellfish grower, harvester, or resource manager, you are
well aware that diseases, pests, and predators are issues of concern to
New England shellfish growers. Woods Hole Sea Grant and Cape Cod
Cooperative Extension have teamed up to provide information on these
topics in the form of three waterproof guides that can be used in the
field. For example:<br>
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</b>— There are a number of <b>Shellfish Diseases</b> that may affect
your
shellfish. This illustrated guide provides a description of the
diseases
and identification tips—including times of year each is typically found
to affect shellfish in New England waters.<br>
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— <b>Shellfish Pests</b> include plants and animals that foul or
infest shellfish. This guide provides information about common
shellfish pests, including their geographic range, habitat, and when
they are most likely to pose a problem in New England waters.<br>
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—<b> Shellfish Predators</b> are more than just a nuisance — they are
competition! This guide provides predator names and identification
tips—including forensic clues that will help you identify the culprit,
even if you can't catch it in the act—and describes which predators
prey on our local shellfish species. It also includes information about
organisms that are often mistaken for predators but are, in fact,
innocent!<br>
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The information provided in the guides is designed to help you
determine which issue(s) you are dealing with so that you can begin to
find a solution, such as treatments, exclusion devices, alternative
growing techniques, siting and planting techniques, and control
measures.<br>
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To receive a free set of the guides, or to be added to the mailing list
for a continuing series of workshops on these topics, contact:<br>
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Sheri DeRosa<br>
Woods Hole Sea Grant<br>
193 Oyster Pond Road, MS #2<br>
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1525<br>
(508) 289-2398<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sderosa@whoi.edu">sderosa@whoi.edu</a><br>
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