Table A-2. Comparison of two sets of oyster reef 

 energy parameters collected within the study area. 



Sources 



Bahr (1974, 1976) Dame (1976) 



Parameter Georgia South Carolina 



P/n..ce^^ — 4,500/yr 



(gross) 

 '(net) 



P,_.^ 0-1,000/yr '^ 3,460/yr 



R 13,000/yr 6,000/yr 



b'* 5,000 (total oysters) 2,050 (meat) 



10,000-20,000 1,000-4,400 



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^All figures unless otherwise noted represent kcal/m (rounded). 



Includes growth, mortality, and gonadal products. 

 ''Minimum P from "old" high reef, maximum P from "young" low reef. 



B = biomass. 



^F = oyster frequency (# /m ). 



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