Citation: Walne, P.R. & Helm, M.M. 1979 Introduction of Crassostrea gigas into the United Kingdom. In R. Mann (ed.), , pp. 83-105. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution,
Number of Pages: 23
Series Title: Symposium on exotic species in mariculture
Keywords: Alien, Aquaculture, Britain, History, Marine, Marine Inlet, Mollusca, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Abstract: Describes background and history of introduction of Pacific oysters to U.K., with results of early growth trials in Scottish sea lochs, Menai Straits, Northern Ireland and sheltered harbours along south coast of England.