Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, Capiz
This study assessed the ongoing environmental suitability and zonation of oyster (Crassostrea iredalei) and mussel (Perna viridis) culture areas within Pilar Bay, Capiz, with the aim of identifying optimal areas for continued or potential expansion of shellfish farming. The study was conducted in t...
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This study assessed the ongoing environmental suitability and zonation of oyster (Crassostrea iredalei) and mussel (Perna viridis) culture areas within Pilar Bay, Capiz, with the aim of identifying optimal areas for continued or potential expansion of shellfish farming. The study was conducted in the municipalities surrounding Pilar Bay. In situ measurements of physicochemical parameters, including temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and conductivity, were conducted monthly across seven sampling sites from January to December 2023. Data were analyzed statistically using SPSS, and a geotagged map of the oyster and mussel culture areas was generated. Results showed significant differences in physicochemical parameters across months and sites, except for dissolved oxygen and salinity. Variations in environmental characteristics were attributed to freshwater influx from frequent precipitation, flooding, and tidal fluctuations. Water quality evaluation revealed that all sites station were capable and moderately suitable for oyster culture, except Pinamihagan (sites 1 and 2), which were categorized as poor. For mussel culture, Buntod (Site 1) emerged as the most suitable site, rated as excellent.
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| spelling | doaj-art-31b195b6dccf4f16ba27043d2c3528d72025-08-20T02:05:59ZengInstituto Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Pesquero (INIDEP)Marine and Fishery Sciences2683-79512025-06-0138310.47193/mafis.3832025010705Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, CapizStephanie S. Pimentel0Efren L. Linan1Raesa Mae B. Matias2https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7806-1487Fisheries and Food Research Development Center, Capiz State University, 5800 - Roxas City, PhilippinesResearch Development and Extension, Capiz State University, 5800 - Roxas City, PhilippinesFisheries and Food Research Development Center, Capiz State University, 5800 - Roxas City, Philippines This study assessed the ongoing environmental suitability and zonation of oyster (Crassostrea iredalei) and mussel (Perna viridis) culture areas within Pilar Bay, Capiz, with the aim of identifying optimal areas for continued or potential expansion of shellfish farming. The study was conducted in the municipalities surrounding Pilar Bay. In situ measurements of physicochemical parameters, including temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and conductivity, were conducted monthly across seven sampling sites from January to December 2023. Data were analyzed statistically using SPSS, and a geotagged map of the oyster and mussel culture areas was generated. Results showed significant differences in physicochemical parameters across months and sites, except for dissolved oxygen and salinity. Variations in environmental characteristics were attributed to freshwater influx from frequent precipitation, flooding, and tidal fluctuations. Water quality evaluation revealed that all sites station were capable and moderately suitable for oyster culture, except Pinamihagan (sites 1 and 2), which were categorized as poor. For mussel culture, Buntod (Site 1) emerged as the most suitable site, rated as excellent. https://ojs.inidep.edu.ar/index.php/mafis/article/view/437Physicochemical parameterssite suitabilitywater qualitycoastal ecosystem |
| spellingShingle | Stephanie S. Pimentel Efren L. Linan Raesa Mae B. Matias Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, Capiz Marine and Fishery Sciences Physicochemical parameters site suitability water quality coastal ecosystem |
| title | Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, Capiz |
| title_full | Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, Capiz |
| title_fullStr | Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, Capiz |
| title_full_unstemmed | Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, Capiz |
| title_short | Variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in Pilar Bay, Capiz |
| title_sort | variation in environmental characteristics of waters among oyster and mussel culture areas in pilar bay capiz |
| topic | Physicochemical parameters site suitability water quality coastal ecosystem |
| url | https://ojs.inidep.edu.ar/index.php/mafis/article/view/437 |
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