Comparative and quantitative proteomics reveal the adaptive strategies of oyster larvae to ocean acidification.

Using functional genomics to explore the effects of ocean acidification on calcifying marine organisms

As the research community attempts to forecast the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems, a critical element is a clear understanding of the effects of ocean acidification on an individual organism’s physiology. This article explores how the use of genomics-based tools that measure gene expression — DNA microarrays and quantitative PCR — can assist in this effort and reveal aspect...

Ocean acidification and disease: How will a changing climate impact Vibrio tubiashii growth and pathogenicity to Pacific oyster larvae?

Ocean acidification and disease: How will a changing climate impact Vibrio tubiashii growth and pathogenicity to Pacific oyster larvae? Elene Marie Dorfmeier Chair of Supervisory Committee: Carolyn S. Friedman, Associate Professor School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences Vibrio tubiashii (Vt) is a causative agent of vibriosis in molluscan bivalves. Recent re-emergence of vibriosis in economically...

Impacts of ocean acidification and mitigative hydrated lime addition on Pacific oyster larvae: implications for shellfish aquaculture

Evaluation of selected substrates for collection of hatchery reared black-lip pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) spat

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of collector materials and position on Pinctada margaritifera spat attachment. Settlement on polyethylene pipes (54.6%) was significantly higher (P < 0.05) than on plastic baskets (25%). Significantly higher (P < 0.05) spat catch was recorded from the collectors which were installed on lower height of settlement tank than upper. The number o...

Can Shellfish Adapt to Ocean Acidification?

In the Pacific Northwest, oyster aficionados have likely tasted Chris Langdon’s scientific handiwork. Since 1996, his Molluscan Broodstock Program at Oregon State University has been breeding plump, fast-growing, and hardy oysters as stock for the $250 million West Coast oyster industry. But in the past several years, the program has taken on an additional goal: identifying oysters that are mor...