Oysters for the Future: Proper Oyster Culling Techniques Matter
The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) provides many important functions in coastal environments, from serving a crucial role in the estuary’s food web to improving water quality for beachgoers and wildlife. Oysters are also a popular food choice for people. At times the commercial industry lan...
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The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) provides many important functions in coastal environments, from serving a crucial role in the estuary’s food web to improving water quality for beachgoers and wildlife. Oysters are also a popular food choice for people. At times the commercial industry landings value has topped $8 million annually in Florida. This 2-page facts sheet is one in a series that highlights some of the key ecological and human factors important to the long-term sustainability of this valuable fishery. Written by Erik Lovestrand and published by the Florida Sea Grant College Program, April 2017.
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| spelling | doaj-art-b7f8cb4347d247bea66c5da9b22e56da2025-02-08T05:56:02ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092017-05-0120172Oysters for the Future: Proper Oyster Culling Techniques MatterErik Lovestrand0University of Florida The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) provides many important functions in coastal environments, from serving a crucial role in the estuary’s food web to improving water quality for beachgoers and wildlife. Oysters are also a popular food choice for people. At times the commercial industry landings value has topped $8 million annually in Florida. This 2-page facts sheet is one in a series that highlights some of the key ecological and human factors important to the long-term sustainability of this valuable fishery. Written by Erik Lovestrand and published by the Florida Sea Grant College Program, April 2017. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/127531OystersSG143 |
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