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TPO Partnerships

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OY15 Probiotic Research

Provide a powdered formulation of probiotic strain OY15 for oysters and perform hatchery-scale trials to test OY15’s effectiveness for improving survival of Pacific oyster larvae. Subsquently, shellfish industry partners Pacific Hybreed, Inc. and Cartron Point Shellfish will perform hatchery-scale trials to investigate the powdered probiotic’s effects on the survival of Pacific oyster larvae during the 2021 oyster spawning season.

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Establishing Harmful Algal Identification and Toxin Analysis Detection Capabilities in Southcentral Alaska in Cooperation with Local Communities

Identify toxicity levels resulting from harmful algae blooms in shellfish within Southcentral Alaskan tribal communities. Partners will also improve NOAA’s toxin analysis capabilities and identify gaps in knowledge and areas of technological need.

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