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NOAA researchers are getting a comprehensive view of the ocean floor using a new instrument, and have confirmed that there are high numbers of young sea scallops off of Delaware Bay. Unofficially dubbed the "Seahorse" because of its curved and spiny profile, the instrument is the latest and most sophisticated version of a survey system developed at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and used on sea scallop resource surveys conducted by NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center...
In Honor of National Sisters' Day and International Friendship Day, August 5th, HOT GIRLS PEARLS Offers Online Sale on "Cool" Jewelry New York, NY (PRWEB) July 26, 2012 Sunday, August 5th, is National Sisters' Day and International Friendship Day, double inspiration to celebrate our bonds with the important women in our lives. Innovative jewelry company HOT GIRLS PEARLS costume jewelry tm, created to fashionably promote women's wellness, recognizes the significance...
Omega XL® announces an environmental milestone with the New Zealand Department of Fisheries to ensure the eco-sustainability of the New Zealand Green-Lipped mussel, the exclusive source of the patented omega-3 marine lipid extract known as PCSO-524™ found in Omega XL. Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) July 16, 2012 “Eco-sustainability” is the capacity of ecosystems to maintain their essential functions and processes, and retain their biodiversity in full measure over the long-term....
Pearl Jewelry is becoming very popular with both men and women. Following the growing demand, JewelOcean is launching a new collection of Pearl Rings such as Pearl engagement rings and Pearl wedding rings. The new collection will be available to customers by June 20th. Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) June 19, 2012 Pearl is one of the oldest gemstones known to men. Pearl has been used in making jewelry since ancient times, with examples of pearl jewelry found in cultures ranging from Egyptian to...
In a recent article in the NY Times, it was pointed out that survivors of child abuse from the 70's and 80's bury their emotions and suffer from "self defeating behaviors" as an adult. The memoir Strand of Pearls, recounts such a journey, weaving the solution to recovering with freedom and peace throughout. (PRWEB) June 11, 2012 The NY Times released an article on child abuse on June 7, 2012, entitled, A Troubled Silence, by Richard B. Gartner. It discusses the...
MORRO BAY, Calif., June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The first annual Central Coast Oyster Festival will be held Saturday, June 16 at the Morro Bay Golf Course from 12 P.M. to 8 P.M. This refreshingly contemporary, zero waste event will celebrate the world-renowned oysters of Morro Bay with an expansive view of the Morro Bay Oyster Farm and the tastes and textures of Morro Bay Oyster Company oysters, widely considered among the best in the nation. Dozens of chefs from across the area...
Crown Prince is notifying all of its wholesalers to suspend shipments and retailers to remove South Korean shellfish from their shelves. City of Industry, CA (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 On Friday, May 25, 2012, at the end of the business day, the FDA issued a Constituent Update on shellfish from Korea. This update supplemented an announcement released on May 18th, clarifying that canned product (now in addition to fresh and frozen shellfish from Korea) was considered adulterated. The...
MOBILE, Ala., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission (ASMC) today announced the launch of a regional advertising campaign to promote seafood sold by Alabama businesses and sourced from Gulf and local waters. The campaign aims to drive demand for Alabama Gulf seafood, particularly among consumers in the state and restaurateurs across the region, by showcasing the coastal culture and educating people about the types of Alabama Gulf seafood available....
Comparisons between pre- and post-spill specimens show an increase in vanadium, chromium, cobalt, and lead concentrations in shells, gill, and muscle tissue As the two-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico approaches, a team of scientists led by Dr. Peter Roopnarine of the California Academy of Sciences has detected evidence that pollutants from the oil have entered the ecosystem's food chain. For the past two years, the team has been studying oysters...
Increase in ocean acidification led to collapse of oyster seed production at Oregon hatchery Marine researchers have definitively linked the collapse of oyster seed production at a commercial oyster hatchery in Oregon to an increase in ocean acidification. Larval growth at the hatchery declined to a level considered by the owners to be "non-economically viable." A study by the scientists found that increased seawater carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, resulting in more corrosive ocean...
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Pinctada maxima is a species of pearl oyster, a marine bivalve mollusk belonging to the family Pteriidae, the pearl oysters. There are two different color varieties: the White lipped oyster and the Gold lipped oyster. These bivalves are considered to be the largest pearl oysters in the world. They have a very strong inner shell layer composed of nacre, also known as “mother of pearl”. They’re significant in the cultured pearl industry as they are used to produce South Sea pearls....
The Flat Tree Oyster, Isognomon alatus, is a species of bivalve mollusk belonging to the family Isognomonidae. It can be seen along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from southern Florida to Brazil and Bermuda. This oyster has two thin and irregularly shaped valves that are joined by a long straight hinge. The exterior is sculpted by a large number of rough, concentric rings with loose flakes and varies in color from a pale brownish olive to a purplish black. The nacre on the...
Lopha cristagalli, also known as cockscomb oyster, is a species of marine bivalve mollusks within the family Ostreidae. This species has a shell with the potential to reach a maximum diameter of roughly 20.5 centimeters, 10 centimeters being the most common. The coloration varies from dark to light purple and is thick, strongly ribbed, and slightly inequitable shell. The shell inside is porcelaneous, normally a purplish-brown or whitish. The margins of the valves have a distinctive zig-zag...
The windowpane oyster, Placuna placenta, alternatively known as capiz, is a bivalve marine mollusk belonging to the family Placunidae. Among the species within the genus, only the P. placenta has an outer shell that is sufficiently translucent for commercial use. This mollusk can be found from the shallows of the Gulf of Aden, to around India, then Malaysia to the southern South China Sea, and around the Philippines. Capiz, a province in the Philippines, gets its name from this shell which...
Spondylus varius, a species of large saltwater clam, is a marine bivalve mollusk belonging to the family Spondylidae, the thorny oysters. Spondylus varius reaches a maximum of about 15 to 20 centimeters. It lives at depths of up to 30 meters and, like most bivalves, is a filter feeder, utilizing plankton as a food source. This species can be seen in the Indo-Pacific Ocean, China, Australia, Philippines, Taiwan and Japan. Image Caption: Live specimen of Spondylus varius, in...
