Oyster farming can actually clean Chesapeake Bay
Oyster farming can actually clean Chesapeake Bay
Drastic changes proposed for Maryland’s oyster industry:
The three-pronged proposal includes plans to increase Maryland’s network of oyster sanctuaries, expand areas available for aquaculture and private leasing of oyster harvesting, and protect current fisheries from leasing.
Because oysters naturally filter pollutants out of the water, a larger population might also mean a cleaner bay.