/tags/oysters oysters en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:52:37 GMT /environment/2025-11-05/florida-to-reopen-bay-nationally-known-for-its-oysters North Florida's Apalachicola Bay will soon reopen for wild oyster harvesting. It is a move that supporters hope will breathe life into one of the state's last historic working waterfronts. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the plan Wednesday to reopen the bay for a limited oyster season beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:52:37 GMT /environment/2025-11-05/florida-to-reopen-bay-nationally-known-for-its-oysters Kate Payne | Associated Press/Report for America /environment/2025-10-20/deep-in-the-glades-this-farm-grows-artisanal-oysters-can-they-revive-an-industry Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce leaned over the side of their boat and hauled up a basket full of oysters, each just an inch or two in size. Wilkie grabbed his shucking knife, popped one open and slurped down the silky meat inside. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:30:00 GMT /environment/2025-10-20/deep-in-the-glades-this-farm-grows-artisanal-oysters-can-they-revive-an-industry Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald /business/2025-02-27/florida-could-allow-oyster-harvesting-in-apalachicola-bay-once-again While oyster harvesting there was halted in 2020, officials say reviving the industry would help the area's economy. It would resume in 2026. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:26:15 GMT /business/2025-02-27/florida-could-allow-oyster-harvesting-in-apalachicola-bay-once-again Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /environment/2023-01-10/can-hybrid-super-reefs-defend-the-coasts-um-leading-research-for-military-project To protect coastal bases, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has enlisted corals, oysters and three international teams of scientists to develop “hybrid reefs,â€� to break up damaging waves. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:09:42 GMT /environment/2023-01-10/can-hybrid-super-reefs-defend-the-coasts-um-leading-research-for-military-project Nicolas Rivero /local-news/2022-07-07/fiu-study-shows-contaminants-in-biscayne-bay-oysters A new study released by the Florida International University Institute of Environment shows that harmful chemicals have been found in Biscayne Bay oysters. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:51:42 GMT /local-news/2022-07-07/fiu-study-shows-contaminants-in-biscayne-bay-oysters News Service of Florida /news/2022-04-07/a-norovirus-outbreak-is-linked-to-raw-oysters-distributed-in-13-states-the-fda-says A multistate outbreak of norovirus illnesses linked to raw oysters from Canada is under investigation in 13 states by the FDA. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:10:31 GMT /news/2022-04-07/a-norovirus-outbreak-is-linked-to-raw-oysters-distributed-in-13-states-the-fda-says NPR Staff /news/2021-09-06/fsu-researchers-see-encouraging-sign-needed-for-rebound-of-apalachicola-bays-wild-oysters Apalachicola Bay's wild oysters are showing signs they could rebound after years of decline. But the oyster's recovery is still fragile. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:53:36 GMT /news/2021-09-06/fsu-researchers-see-encouraging-sign-needed-for-rebound-of-apalachicola-bays-wild-oysters Robbie Gaffney /news/2021-06-03/fsu-researchers-testing-what-works-in-oyster-recovery-efforts-in-apalachicola-bay Researchers continue their efforts to help the Apalachicola Bay’s oyster industry recover. Now a team from Florida State University is experimenting with different materials to see which is best for repopulating oyster habitats. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:02:10 GMT /news/2021-06-03/fsu-researchers-testing-what-works-in-oyster-recovery-efforts-in-apalachicola-bay Rob Diaz De Villegas /news/2021-03-08/climate-surprise-warming-planet-helps-florida-mangroves-conquer-oysters But within the slender, 30-mile long Mosquito Lagoon in Brevard and Volusia counties, mangroves are asserting dominance. Scientists think that mangroves have an ally in the rising level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that is trapping more of the sun’s heat and rapidly warming the planet. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:19:24 GMT /news/2021-03-08/climate-surprise-warming-planet-helps-florida-mangroves-conquer-oysters Kevin Spear /news/2020-12-17/florida-shuts-down-oyster-harvesting-in-apalachicola-bay-through-2025 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted for the ban in an effort to replenish the oyster population. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:26:13 GMT /news/2020-12-17/florida-shuts-down-oyster-harvesting-in-apalachicola-bay-through-2025 WUSF Staff