Delaware Bay
Delaware Bay
Vp Concentration in Delaware Bay Oysters, Post-Harvest
Below is today's prediction of expected concentrations of Vp, post-harvest.
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The harmful bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus is often present in the Delaware and Delaware Bays in the summer. Knowing when and where to expect V. parahaemolyticus may help people to avoid a dangerous exposure, especially for those with compromised immune systems.The empirical models relating temperature and salinity to Vp concentration in oysters were developed and provided by the US Food and Drug Administration and represent expected levels at time of harvest. More information on the models may be found here. These maps are experimental and show a prediction of the concentration of Vp in oysters harvested from Delaware Bay.