Gulf of Mexico Forecast
Gulf of Mexico Forecast
Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) in Northern Gulf of Mexico Oysters at Harvest
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The harmful bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) is often present in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Knowing when and where to expect Vp may help people avoid 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 the Northern Gulf of Mexico.