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Abigail Clark |
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Emerging Diseases and Contaminants in Florida Waters - 1 |
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Abigail S. Clark, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Florida (Presenting Author) |
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Donald C. Behringer,
School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Florida; Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida |
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An introduction and overview of the lobster virus PaV1 |
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An introduction and overview of the lobster virus PaV1 1-Line Text
Abstract Body From algae and invertebrates to fishes and mammals, pathogens affect every type of marine life. Viruses, in particular, have received increased attention in recent years, as their abundance in the water column and impact on host populations are much greater than previously thought. Panulirus argus Virus 1 (PaV1), the only naturally occurring virus to infect any species of lobster worldwide, was first reported in 2000 from the Florida Keys. Found only in the Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus, PaV1 has since been identified throughout the Caribbean region. The Caribbean spiny lobster is the highest valued fishery in the Caribbean where annual landings exceed $1 billion and $35 million in Florida alone. While the direct impact of PaV1 on Florida fishery landings is currently under investigation, we will present recent research on the ecological effects of disease, ecological implications for the fishery, geographic distribution and connectivity of PaV1, and disease pathobiology. |
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