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Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - What Is Aquatic Biodiversity; Why Is it Important?
Aquatic biodiversity is the rich and wonderful variety of plants and animals—from crayfish to catfish, from mussels to mayflies, from tadpoles to trout—that live in watery habitats. It is the number of different native species, or species richness.
Dec 18, 2019 420-520 (CNRE-77P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Why Is Aquatic Biodiversity Declining?
When a species goes extinct, all the genetic information carried by individuals of that species is lost forever, never to be reproduced again. Extinction is a terrible waste of life and a loss of potential solutions to future problems such as possible cures to disease and solutions for survival in a changing world.
Jan 7, 2020 420-521 (CNRE-78P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Aquatic Habitats: Homes for Aquatic Animals
Natural aquatic habitats include ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, springs, estuaries, bays, and various types of wetlands. Some of these habitats are shallow and others deep, some are cold-water and others warm-water, some are freshwater and others saltwater, and some have high oxygen levels and others little oxygen.
Feb 11, 2020 420-522 (CNRE-79P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Freshwater Mussel Biodiversity and Conservation
Nearly 300 species of mussels inhabit freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes in the United States. This is the richest diversity of mussels found in the world and an extraordinary natural heritage that needs protection. Because of the lustrous, pearl-like interior of the shells, some of these pearly mussels have important commercial value in the cultured pearl and jewelry industry.
Jan 7, 2020 420-523 (CNRE-80P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Crayfish Biodiversity and Conservation
Of the approximately 500 crayfishes (some times called crawdads or crawfish) found on earth, about 400 crayfish species live in waters in North America, and about 353, nearly 70 percent of the world’s total species, inhabit waters in the United States.
Mar 24, 2020 420-524 (CNRE-82P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Freshwater Fish Biodiversity and Conservation
Nearly 800 native fish species in 36 families inhabit the freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes of the United States and Canada. North America has the most diverse temperate freshwater fish fauna in the world.
Feb 11, 2020 420-525 (CNRE-83P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Selected Freshwater Fish Families
This is the largest and most ecologically diverse family of freshwater fishes in the world. Minnows are exclusively freshwater, although some species stray into brackish, tidal waters. Over 290 species of minnows occur in North America.
Feb 12, 2020 420-526 (CNRE-90P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Frog Biodiversity and Conservation
Frogs can be found in all landscapes, from deep under the water to high in trees. There are more than 100 species of frogs in the United States, and many of these are of conservation concern. This publication describes frog biology, diversity, and conservation issues.
Feb 12, 2020 420-527 (CNRE-87P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Salamander Biodiversity and Conservation
Of the more than 700 species of salamanders found worldwide, more than 200 live in North America, and over 40 percent of these are considered to be at risk. Although these secretive creatures are unknown to many people, they are important parts of our natural world and in serious need of our protection. This publication describes salamander biology and conservation concerns.
Feb 12, 2020 420-528 (CNRE-88P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Turtle Biodiversity and Conservation
Turtles are freshwater, marine, and terrestrial vertebrates with a shell. There are about 300 living species worldwide in 12 families and about 89 genera. Of these, eight species are marine, 49 are land, and about 250 are freshwater to semiaquatic.
Mar 19, 2020 420-529 (CNRE-89P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Freshwater Snail Biodiversity and Conservation
Six hundred fifty different species of snails are widely distributed across the streams, rivers, and lakes of North America. There are unique species associated with every type of aquatic habitat from the Canadian Arctic to the Everglades of Florida.
Nov 5, 2019 420-530 (CNRE-76P)
Sustaining America's Aquatic Biodiversity - Aquatic Insect Biodiversity and Conservation
The diversity of insects can only be described as amazing. More than half of all known species of living things (microbes, plants, and animals) are insects.
Dec 17, 2019 420-531 (CNRE-81P)
Common Diseases of Cultured Striped Bass, Morone saxatilis, and Its Hybrid (M. saxitilis x M. chrysops) Jun 15, 2020 600-080 (VM-01P)
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: National Findings Sep 19, 2019 AAEC-192NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Coastal State Findings Sep 19, 2019 AAEC-193NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Midwest States Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-194NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Colorado Findings Sep 5, 2019 AAEC-195NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Idaho Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-196NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Michigan Findings Sep 26, 2019 AAEC-197NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: New York Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-198NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: North Carolina Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-199NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Ohio Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-200NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Pennsylvania Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-201NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Utah Findings Sep 26, 2019 AAEC-202NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Virginia Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-203NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: West Virginia Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-204NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Wisconsin Findings Sep 23, 2019 AAEC-205NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Western Region Findings Oct 2, 2019 AAEC-206NP
Enterprise Budgets for Trout Production in Idaho Feb 8, 2021 AAEC-276NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Shellfish Industry: California Findings Jun 16, 2021 AAEC-286NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Shellfish Industry: Washington Findings Jun 16, 2021 AAEC-288NP
Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry Nov 4, 2022 AAEC-301NP
Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry - Infographic Nov 23, 2022 AAEC-302NP
Economic contributions of the Virginia seafood industry - Fact Sheet Nov 7, 2022 AAEC-303NP
Economic contributions of the Virginia seafood industry Jan 9, 2023 AAEC-306NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Eastern Shore, MD results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-307NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Montgomery County, MD results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-308NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Prince George County, MD results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-309NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Washington D.C. results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-310NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Nassau County, NY results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-311NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of New York City results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-312NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Suffolk County, NY results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-313NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Hampton Roads, VA results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-314NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Northern Virginia (NOVA) results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-315NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Richmond, VA results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-316NP
Assessing the impacts of the 2020 Virginia Sea Grant COVID-19 Response and Supplemental Activities
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a project was initiated through a partnership between the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center (VSAREC), the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Marine Advisory Program (VIMS MAP), the Virginia Coastal Policy Center (VCPC), and Old Dominion University (ODU) to address a variety of topics related to seafood marketing and new marketing channels. From this project several resources pertaining to direct-to-consumer marketing, online sales, COVID-19 at the workplace, and general requirements within the industry were created and made available to Virginia seafood producers and allied businesses.
Sep 20, 2023 AAEC-322NP
Safe and Nutritious Seafood in Virginia
Consumers enjoy eating a variety of seafood and can find many choices of fresh as well as frozen seafood in the refrigerated and freezer cases of grocery stores.Abigail Villalba, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center Michael Jahncke, Professor, Food Science and Technology, and Director, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center Michael Schwarz, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center David Kuhn, Assistant Professor, Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech Alisha Farris, Extension Specialist, Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech
May 6, 2021 AREC-156P
Sanitation Monitoring for Seafood Processors
Seafood processors must practice strict sanitary procedures to reduce contamination sources, thus providing consumers with high quality, wholesome foods. A routine sanitation monitoring program in place demonstrates that processors are actively maintaining a sanitary environment during processing.
Sep 3, 2021 AREC-163NP (FST-391NP)
Alabama Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 10, 2017 AREC-211
Arkansas Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 12, 2017 AREC-212
Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Kansas Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 12, 2017 AREC-213
New York Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 12, 2017 AREC-214
North Carolina Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-215
Ohio Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-216
Pennsylvania Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-217
Wisconsin Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-218
National Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Dec 6, 2022 AREC-219 (AREC-225)
Great Lakes Region Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 24, 2017 AREC-220
South Central Region Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 24, 2017 AREC-221
South East Region Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Cost Apr 24, 2017 AREC-222
Edible Aquatic Plants in Farm Ponds Jan 7, 2021 CNRE-127NP
Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Course: Ichthyology Oct 8, 2019 CNRE-73P
Understanding Fish Nutrition, Feeds, and Feeding Jul 5, 2017 420-256 (FST-269P)
Fish Slaughter Jul 25, 2017 FST-276
Selection and Cooking Basics for Preparing High Quality, Safe Seafood (Fish and Shellfish) Jul 16, 2018 FST-96NP
Increasing Your Confidence in Cooking High Quality, Safe Seafood (Fish and Shellfish): A Demonstration Tutorial Jul 16, 2018 FST-98NP
Pesticide Applicator Manuals Dec 17, 2021 VTTP-2