OYSTER FISHERY MANAGEMENT

Apr 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

Oyster Management: A State-by-State Showdown

Oysters are the unsung heroes of coastal and marine ecosystems. They clean water, create homes for other sea creatures, and protect shorelines. But how do you keep oyster populations healthy while also allowing people to harvest them? That's the tricky balance that five U. S. Gulf of Mexico states are trying to figure out. Each state-Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Al...

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