Alaska Mariculture Workshop Summary Report
Summary of a multi-day aquaculture workshop with more than 60 mariculture development stakeholders…
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U.S. farmed Pacific oysters are a smart seafood choice because they are sustainably grown and harvested under U.S. state and federal regulations.
Oysters provide net environmental benefits by removing excess nutrients and improving water quality.
Growing oysters requires no feed – they filter phytoplankton directly from the water column.
Oysters are grown in tidal areas. They can be grown directly on the beach bottom or in mesh bags, trays or cages that are either anchored in the water column or floated on rafts.
Shellfish toxins and bacteria occur naturally in the environment and can cause foodborne illnesses. State and federal regulations require monitoring of farmed oysters to ensure they are safe to eat.
Summary of a multi-day aquaculture workshop with more than 60 mariculture development stakeholders…