Developing nitrogen bioextraction economic value via off-bottom oyster aquaculture in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico

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Off-bottom oyster aquaculture in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico provides significant economic value for nitrogen bioextraction, estimated between $41,966 and $232,511 relative to engineered wastewater treatment, and serves as a viable complementary nutrient management strategy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Anthony Rocha Lima; Jennifer Beseres Pollack; Joe M. Fox; J.G. Ferreira; Alhambra M. Cubillo; Anthony Reisinger; Suzanne B. Bricker

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117396

December 11, 2024Marine Pollution BulletinOpen Access

Developing nitrogen bioextraction economic value via off-bottom oyster aquaculture in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico

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To evaluate the economic potential of nitrogen bioextraction via off-bottom oyster aquaculture in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico.
Evaluated economic value based on engineered wastewater treatment technologies.
Assessed bivalve mariculture as a nutrient management strategy.
Estimated benefits range from $41,966 to $232,511.
Identified a promising economic value for nitrogen bioextraction.
Demonstrated that bivalve mariculture complements existing nutrient management strategies.
Outlined significant potential for nutrient management via aquaculture innovations.

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Examines economic value of nitrogen bioextraction in oyster aquaculture, suggesting innovative nutrient management strategies.

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, with an approximate value of $41,966 to $232,511 based on engineered (wastewater treatment plant) technologies. A promising and innovative nutrient management strategy, bivalve mariculture can be utilized as an additional strategy complementary to existing nutrient management strategies.

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