A habitat suitability model for Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) in the Oosterschelde

The modelled habitat suitability maps show a reasonable estimation of the suitability for oysters throughout the Delta and can be used to broadly indicate the consequences of the effect of climate change and infrastructural changes on the habitat suitability for oysters. The largest effect on the su...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Schellekens, T., Wijsman, J.W.M., van den Brink, A.M.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: IMARES 2012
Subjects:
climatic change
eastern scheldt
habitat suitability
habitats
oysters
habitatgeschiktheid
klimaatverandering
oesters
oosterschelde
Pacific
Crassostrea gigas
Online Access:https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/a-habitat-suitability-model-for-pacific-oysters-crassostrea-gigas
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Summary:The modelled habitat suitability maps show a reasonable estimation of the suitability for oysters throughout the Delta and can be used to broadly indicate the consequences of the effect of climate change and infrastructural changes on the habitat suitability for oysters. The largest effect on the suitable area for oysters is when the Volkerak-Zoommeer is connected to the salt water of the Grevelingenmeer, whereas the increase in seawater-level only affect suitability for oysters on a local scale.

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