Propogation of Freshwater Mussels for Release into North Carolina Waters

Propagation and culture of freshwater mussels has been identified as important to their conservation. Though some propagation had been done previously in North Carolina, it was done on a small scale and for experimental purposes only. The purpose of this project was to further the science of mussel propagation and culture and to increase the available resources to facilitate growout. During the project, lab capabilities were increased and propagated 10 mussel species native to North Carolina. New host fish were determined for several of these species. Raceways for growout were established and evaluated at two state hatcheries, and we were able to culture 4 species to a size suitable for stocking. Additionally, progress was made in maintaining survival of some rare species which previously proved difficult to maintain in captivity. This project worked to identify genetic markers, called microsatellites, in one species of mussel to facilitate tracking of propagated animals post-release.

• Record URL:
  • https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/research/pages/ProjDetails.aspx?ProjectID=2005-07
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• Corporate Authors:

  North Carolina State University, Raleigh

  College of Veterinary Medicine
  4700 Hillsborough Street
  Raleigh, NC  United States  27606

  North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

  Research Laboratory
  4301 Reedy Creek Road
  Raleigh, NC  United States  27607

  North Carolina Department of Transportation

  Research and Analysis Group, 1 South Wilmington Street
  Raleigh, NC  United States  27601

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Eads, Chris B
  • Raley, Morgan E
  • Schubert, Erin K
  • Bogan, Arthur E
• Publication Date: 2007-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 87p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coast and river protective works; Coastal zone management; Conservation; Endangered species; Fishes; Habitat (Ecology); Natural resources; Wave motion
• Uncontrolled Terms: Freshwater mussels
• Geographic Terms: North Carolina
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Highways; Marine Transportation; Policy; I15: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01099478
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/NC/2006-37, Research Project 2005-07
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: May 21 2008 7:08AM