Eastern oysters, the species of bivalve mollusk commonly known as American or Virginia oysters, scientifically known as Crassostrea virginica, inhabit the east coast of North America from the Gulf of…
Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans. It is a gram-negative, motile, curved bacterium that is part of the Vibrio genus and the…
The Sussex Conservation District has launched a new cost-sharing program aimed at increasing oyster aquaculture in Sussex County. The program is designed to provide an incentive payment per harvested oyster…
Connecticut University just got a bunch of money for kelp farming? The University of Connecticut has received two federal grants worth about $600,000 towards aquaculture initiatives. The National Oceanic and…
The Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization in New York City. Their goal is to engage one million people in the effort to restore one billion oysters to New…
Georgia has signed its first leases for oyster farming, also known as mariculture, to bolster the local-grown oyster industry. Perry and Laura Solomon, owners of Tybee Oyster Company, have won a…
Fish farming, also known as aquaculture, is the controlled cultivation and harvesting of aquatic animals such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and others, in natural or artificial environments[2]. It's also the…
We compiled the 10 most frequently asked questions about oysters due to popular demand. Oysters are captivating. Their briny flavor and elegant shell draw you in. There is excitement in…
The UK's native oyster population has declined by over 95%! British Oysters are in trouble! The decline of oysters in the UK has been a significant issue, with populations experiencing…
Overfishing is a serious problem that creates a new endangered marine species more time than you know. This unsustainable practice disrupts the delicate balance within the marine ecosystem. This leads…
