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A Guide to Rock Scallop Aquaculture.  By David L. Leighton, Carlsbad Aquaculture Research Institute

A group of Garibaldi size up a sea urchin grazing front invading a kelp bed

Photo by Ron McPeak

Kelp Forests from Deserts.  By David L. Leighton   An historical account of studies leading to the development of quickliming as a method to reduce densities of overgrazing sea urchins.  Kelp beds and kelp communities were restored at several locations in southern California in the 1960s.

                                                  References

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Leighton, D.L.  1974.  The influence of temperature on larval and juvenile growth in three species of southern California abalones.  U.S. Dept. Commerce, Fishery Bulletin.  74(4): 1137-1145.

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Contents

Index
Introduction
Natural History
Abalone Aquaculture
Methods
Carlsbad Aquafarm
Juvenile Culture
References