Oysters are one of the most commercially important shellfish species and have been
cultured for thousands of years. Oyster aquaculture supports the major aquaculture …

As the global ocean continues to experience the consequences of an increase in the
frequency and intensity of heat waves, the trend is expected to persist into the 21st century …

Triploid Eastern oysters have been reported to suffer greater mortalities than diploids when
exposed to low-salinity (< 5) conditions in the US Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic estuaries. As …

Selective breeding programs have been initiated worldwide for the Pacific oyster
Crassostrea gigas to improve economically important traits such as growth and disease …

Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) have been introduced worldwide for aquaculture, which
can benefit food sovereignty and economic development; however, established non‐native …

Sublethal exposure to environmental challenges may enhance ability to cope with chronic or
repeated change, a process known as priming. In a previous study, pre‐exposure to …

Aquaculture production comprises a diverse range of species, geographies, and farming
systems. The application of genetics and breeding technologies towards improved …

Wild shellfish reefs have been decimated in many parts of the world over the last century,
diminishing their vital ecological roles as habitat generators and the ecosystem services …

Blue mussels from the genus Mytilus are an abundant component of the benthic community,
found in the high latitude habitats. These foundation species are relevant to the aquaculture …

Heatwaves have become increasingly frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to the
survival and health of marine bivalves. The temperature fluctuations associated with …