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R/ODR-16
Modeling the effects of climate variability on the prevalence and intensity of dermo and MSX diseases in eastern oyster populations (Maryland component)
Principal Investigator:
Stephen JordanStart/End Year:
1999 - 2001Institution:
Maryland Department of Natural ResourcesTopic(s):
Description:
Year 1 Objectives: 1) Calibrate the individual Dermo and MSX disease models for the entire range of Chesapeake Bay, 2) Undertake analysis of disease, oyster and environmental data sets for use in the host-pathogen models, and 3) Develop and calibrate the combined two pathogen-oyster model for Chesapeake and Delaware Bays Year 2 Objectives: 1) Perform site-specific simulations with the two pathogen-oyster model for selected Virginia, Maryland and Delaware sites, 2) Undertake model refinements and additional calibration and verification as needed, 3) Test model robustness by extension to Long Island Sound, NY and northeastern U.S., and 4) Summarize, report and disseminate information on the two pathogen-oyster model and the results of simulations with this model.
Related Publications:
Elston, RA; Dungan, CF; Meyers, TR; Reece, KS. 2004. Perkiasus sp infection risk for manila clams, Venerupis philippinarum (A. Adams and Reeve, 1850) on the Pacific coast of North and Central America. Journal of Shellfish Research23(1):101 -105. UM-SG-RS-2004-15.
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Developing a habitat model for mysids, an important link in Chesapeake Bay food webs
Mysids are important mesozooplankton prey for many species of fish in Chesapeake Bay and are an important link in transferring energy from lower to upper trophic levels. Mysids also serve as biological vectors for benthic-pelagic coupling due to their diel vertical migration and omnivorous prey-switching behavior, which makes mysids important regulators of food web architecture. Despite their central role in coastal food webs, surprisingly little is known about mysid ecology and dynamics in Chesapeake Bay.
