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Rays Invading Chesapeake Bay Devastate Oysters Says Scientists
Gloucester Point Virginia marine scientist Dr John Merriner heads the Sea Grant Cow nose Ray Project studying methods to curb the pest population after four to five years of invasion. He notes rays can weigh up to 45 pounds and yield 73 pounds of edible filets per wing and suggests market development may control numbers. Local oyster farmer Harald Kennerly calls rays a serious pest while industry voices remain curious about potential markets.
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Gloucester Point
Chesapeake Bay
John Merriner
Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences
Merriner
Mertiner
United States
Harald Kennerly
Nanticoke
H.B. Kennerly & Son Seafood Processing
Kennerly
Barry Scher
Washington, D.C
Giant Food Chain
Joc Smith
Smith
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
U.S