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Diversity, conservation status and threats to native oysters of S.America

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1. Despite the extensive literature on the ecology, systematics and culture of oysters worldwide, an assessment of their diversity, distribution and conservation status for the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts (i.e. depth 550 m) of South America is lacking. Such information is crucial because of the increasing coastal development that threatens most nearshore habitats throughout the region. 2. The available information on oysters on Atlantic and Caribbean coasts is reviewed with a focus on identifying regional conservation priorities based on ecological and socio-economic importance, as well as the magnitude of current or potential threats faced by oyster populations. The current status of a- taxonomy within the Ostreidae was also examined. 3. Ten species of native Ostreidae (plus three introduced species) inhabit the coastal waters of the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of South America. 4. Oyster species were ranked according to their biological/ecological and socio-economic val

CREATION DATE	April 14, 2009
LAST MODIFIED	April 14, 2009
CREATED BY	Caitlyn Toropova
KEYWORDS	Documents
PUBLICATION YEAR	No Publication Year
LICENSE	Attribution Non-Commercial

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