Determination of gonad reproductive state using non-lethal ultrasonography in endangered black (Haliotis cracherodii) and white abalone (H. sorenseni)
Abstract
Black (H. cracherodii) and white abalone (H. sorenseni) are federally listed as endangered species in the United States. Conservation efforts include captive breeding programs; however, determination of the reproductive state of individual abalone is notoriously difficult using traditional visual assessments. Ultrasonography is a well-recognized technology used to assess gonad reproductive condition accurately and nonlethally in cultured and wild fish, and more recently cultured red abalone (H. rufescens). Here, we implemented the use of ultrasound imaging technology to monitor the gonad condition of endangered black and white abalone.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- May 15, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.3389/fmars.2023.1134844
Entities
People
- Jackson A. Gross
- Jessica Bredvik-curran
- Laura Rogers-bennett
- Sara E. Boles
- Suzanne Graham
- Wendy K. Bragg
Organizations
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- United States Navy