Collecting Oysters (IMAGE) Virginia Institute of Marine Science Caption Dr. Ryan Carnegie (L) of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and postdoctoral research associate Lúcia Safi collect oysters from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay as part of their long-term study of Dermo disease. Credit © P. Richardson/VIMS. Usage Restrictions One-time use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.