Lab-work

Preparation of experimental substrates for oyster settlement experiment

In February, project leader Daria Ezgeta Blić and project associate Ivana Marušić went to Zagreb to prepare test substrates for an upcoming experiment on European flat oyster spat settlement. The experiment will be conducted at the end of April at two locations: within Brijuni National Park and at a shellfish farm near the mouth of the Krka River. Three different material mixtures were prepared, each with three distinct surface textures.

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From Field to Lab – Sample Analysis in Progress

Following the spring fieldwork, all collected samples have now been processed in the lab. Expert associate Niko Bujas performed microscopic analysis of all the samples, while PhD student Luka Žuvić completed the preparation for molecular analysis. The samples will soon be sent for sequencing, providing us with the necessary data to begin drafting a new scientific paper.

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Lab work in progress

Sample collection for monitoring the reproductive cycle of oysters is progressing according to schedule. Monthly samples are collected as planned, processed in the laboratory, and analyzed. New samples will be in the lab soon. This data, along with information on reproductive biology gathered in previous years, will offer valuable insights into the reproductive biology of this species in the Adriatic Sea.

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