Mechanical control of burrowing shrimp
Description
Over several decades prior to 2023, methods have been tested to reduce densities of burrowing shrimp (Neotrypaea californiensis) on tidal flats. These burrowing shrimp can reach densities of hundreds per square meter and create burrow systems up to 1 m in depth. They are a pest species for shellfish aquaculture in Washington State, USA because they bury or smother ground-cultured oysters. This dataset compiles data from many unpublished reports to compare treated and reference areas. The response variables include burrowing shrimp density, non-target effects on infauna, sediment penetrability and muddiness, and performance of above-ground species arriving or outplanted after treatment. Locations, times of treatment, times of sampling, mean, variation, and sample size of responses are compiled.