Field observations of oyster populations, dermo disease, and epifaunal communities on high- and low-vertical relief restored oyster reefs at Grass Islands Reef, Aransas Bay, Texas from 2020-06-05 to 2024-02-08

Oyster populations, dermo disease, epifaunal communities and water quality were monitored for three years (2020-06-05 to 2024-02-08) on an area of newly restored reefs at Grass Islands Reef, Aransas Bay, Texas. These biotic variables were monitored on high relief "mounds", low relief "flats" and unrestored control areas. Monitoring occurred immediately prior to restoration, every month for three months after construction, and quarterly thereafter. The purpose of the monitoring was to compare oyster populations and associated epifaunal communities on the two restored reef types.