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More Oysters: Good for the Chesapeake Bay, Good for People!

Oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay benefits both the ecosystem and the economy.
July 10, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Releases Report to Congress

Biennial update describes work on fisheries science, oyster restoration, and much more.
May 16, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Commercial Shellfish Landings Decline Likely Linked to Environmental Factors, Not Overfishing

Combined landings between 1980 and 2010 dropped by 85 percent
October 25, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Bay scallops and seaweed being sorted on deck.

NOAA Habitat Science Plays Important Roles in Oyster Reef Restoration

Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration efforts rely on sonar surveys, habitat mapping, and monitoring for success.
August 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Oyster Bar 101

With oyster aquaculture production on the rise in many regions of the United States, more and more people are finding themselves at oyster bars. Also known as a raw bar, these establishments offer guests a variety of different types of oysters as well as the experience of eating in a more hands-on way. Whether you are looking to impress a date or just avoid spilling cocktail sauce on your shirt, here is some advice for oyster bar beginners.
August 03, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Raw oysters rest on a dish full of ice next to a Rappahannock Oyster Bar menu.

New Technology Examines Oyster Aquaculture Ecological Services

An important aspect of sustainable aquaculture is understanding the interaction between the local environment and an aquatic farm.
November 03, 2017 - Feature Story ,
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