Oysters for the Future: Oystering Rules, The Whys and Wherefores
Emergent growth of East Indian hygrophila. Figure 1 from publication SS-AGR-411/AG413: East Indian Hygrophila: Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T. Anderson. Credit: Lyn Gettys, UF/IFAS.
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Oysters
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How to Cite

Lovestrand, Erik. 2017. “Oysters for the Future: Oystering Rules, The Whys and Wherefores: SGEF-221/SG144, 4/2017”. EDIS 2017 (2). Gainesville, FL:2. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-sg144-2017.

Abstract

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 fact 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://doi.org/10.32473/edis-sg144-2017
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