Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies

Identification of an Outbreak of Bivalve Transmissible Neoplasia in Soft-Shell Clams (Mya arenaria) in the Puget Sound Using Hemolymph and eDNA Surveys

The paper identifies a new outbreak of transmissible cancer in soft-shell clams in Puget Sound using eDNA surveys and shows the disease originated from a distant location.

First report of Hexamita nelsoni in blue mussel (Mytilus edulis): morphology, phylogeny, and host-parasite interaction

The paper identifies and characterizes Hexamita nelsoni in blue mussels, showing its presence in digestive glands and mantel, and suggests horizontal transmission from adult to larvae.

Spatially variable growth responses to warming in Atlantic Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

This study examines growth rate variations and thermal stress in Atlantic sea scallops across different depths in the Mid-Atlantic Bight from 2000 to 2018, showing spatially distinct responses to warming.

The presence of the Pacific oyster OsHV-1 resistance marker on chromosome 8 does not impact susceptibility to infection by Vibrio aestuarianus

The study evaluates whether a Chr8 genetic marker linked to OsHV-1 resistance affects susceptibility to Vibrio aestuarianus in Pacific oysters, finding no significant association.

Millennial-scale societal shifts drive the widespread loss of a marine ecosystem

The paper reconstructs the historical distribution and loss of oyster reefs in China over 7600 years, linking their decline to millennial-scale overexploitation and societal shifts.

Development of long-term oyster tissue cultures reveals cellular plasticity, regenerative potential, and sustained physiological activity

Native Olympia Oysters in San Francisco Bay: Microbiome and Antimicrobial Resistance Derived Insights Into Restoration

The paper uses shotgun metagenomics to analyze microbiomes and antimicrobial resistance in San Francisco Bay oysters, finding that matrix type, not location, structures microbiomes and biofilms are AMR hotspots.

Shedding light on day-night habitat use of oyster reefs by fish

This study investigates day-night habitat use of fish on oyster reefs and unstructured habitats, finding greater diversity during the day and diel shifts in species composition.

Variation in Natural Infection Outcomes and Cancer Cell Release from Soft-Shell Clams (Mya arenaria) with Bivalve Transmissible Neoplasia

This study tracks BTN progression in soft-shell clams, showing variable outcomes and cancer cell release into seawater above 24% hemolymph cancer levels.

Systematic position of edible tropical oysters and first record of genus Talonostrea (Ostreidae) in the Myeik coastal area, Myanmar

The paper identifies Talonostrea oysters in Myeik coastal area using DNA barcoding, showing that natural spat collection is inefficient for aquaculture.

Generating gnotobiotic bivalves: a new method on Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum)

This study introduces a method to generate microbiome-depleted and gnotobiotic Manila clams to study microbial impacts on marine invertebrates.

Prevalence of hemic neoplasia in cockles and co-habiting bivalve species in the western coast of France and the southern coast of Portugal.

This study examines the prevalence of hemic neoplasia in cockles and co-habiting bivalve species in France and Portugal, finding species-specific transmission and no size differences between infected and uninfected cockles.

Optimizing Oyster Breeding with Machine Learning and BigData for Superior Quality

This paper uses machine learning and multi-omics data to optimize oyster breeding, reducing winter mortality and improving growth rates through marker-assisted selection and predictive algorithms.

The turbulent soundscape of intertidal oyster reefs

This study examines the relationship between turbulence and the soundscape of intertidal oyster reefs, finding that turbulence and sound may attract larvae in complementary ways.

Characterisation of Marteilia cocosarum in the Wash Estuary, UK, linked to mass mortalities of cockles (Cerastoderma edule), and its relationship to closely related species

The paper investigates Marteilia cocosarum infection in cockles in The Wash Estuary, UK, linking it to mass mortalities and identifying genetic differences from a Welsh genotype.

Cryopreservation of Juvenile Mytilus galloprovincialis: Safeguarding Mollusk Biodiversity and Aquaculture

This paper develops a cryopreservation protocol for juvenile Mytilus galloprovincialis, enabling the preservation of complex larval stages and juveniles, with implications for biodiversity conservation and aquaculture sustainability.

A novel method for in vivo assessment of soft tissue weight in bivalves

The paper develops a novel method to estimate soft tissue weight in bivalves using shell surface area, outperforming traditional models in accuracy and bias reduction.

"Toki", a light low-cost video system for seabed research: performance and precision of Tehuelche scallop (Aequipecten tehuelchus) survey estimates in San Jose Gulf, Argentina

This paper introduces a low-cost video system called Toki for estimating Tehuelche scallop density and size distribution in San Jose Gulf, showing it provides accurate and efficient estimates compared to traditional diving methods.

Planktonic oyster larvae optimize settlement decisions in complex sensory landscapes

This study examines how Pacific oyster larvae make settlement decisions in response to multiple chemical cues, showing additive effects of attractants and suppression of repellents when substrates are present.

Spatial connectivity and marine disease dispersal: missing links in aquaculture carrying capacity debates

The paper argues for integrating spatial ocean connectivity into aquaculture carrying capacity estimates to better assess risks of marine disease dispersal and ecosystem impacts.

Transcriptome characterization of the common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) after exposure to a Marteilia cochillia outbreak

The paper characterizes the transcriptome of the common cockle after exposure to Marteilia cochillia, identifying differentially expressed genes and their molecular functions related to immune response.

Insulin-like peptide receptor mediated signaling pathways orchestrate regulation of energy homeostasis in the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas

The paper identifies key components of the insulin/insulin-like growth factor (IIS) signaling pathway in Pacific oysters and shows their role in growth regulation through gene expression analysis.

Temporal proteomic profiling reveals insight into critical developmental processes and temperature-influenced physiological response differences in a bivalve mollusc

The paper profiles proteomic changes during oyster metamorphosis under different temperatures, identifying time- and temperature-dependent protein abundance patterns and their physiological implications.

Genetic analysis identifies the Ostrea stentina/aupouria/equestris oyster species complex in Hawai'i, and resolves its lineage as the western Pacific O. equestris

The paper uses genetic sequencing to identify oyster species in Hawai'i, finding most unknown samples belong to the Ostrea stentina/aupouria/equestris complex and confirming the presence of O. equestris in the region.

Fine-scale temporal analysis of genotype-dependent mortality at settlement in the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas

This study examines genotype-dependent mortality during settlement and metamorphosis in Pacific oyster larvae, revealing temporal patterns of viability selection and genetic factors influencing settlement timing and survival.