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Definitely not Florida and possibly borderline inappropriate given that Hurrican Dorian is approaching, but this article was too cool not to share. Enjoy!

Bobby Groves has been working with oysters for half his life. He explains why where they come from matters - and why you should always chew

Another followup to the theft from the Pensacola Oyster Company.

A sunken boat, undercover officers and a few Auburn scientists helped crack open the case of Pensacola's Bay Oysters Co.'s 40,000 stolen oysters.

Kudos to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for tracking down these criminals. Great to see justice served!

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said four people responsible for stealing thousands of oysters have been arrested.

Legislation and science are providing an opportunity to develop a sustainable oyster aquaculture industry on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Support your local aquaculturists and enjoy some farm-raised oysters this weekend; it's great for the environment!

Those tasty bivalves we can't get enough of are also great for filtering pollutants out of the water, but there's a balance that comes with building more oyster farms

FALSE! The Department of Health already confirmed that all 3 cases of vibrio were due to cuts and NOT from consuming contaminated shellfish. Shame on you ABC!

As temperatures heat up for the summer a dangerous bacteria infection is putting fishermen and raw bar lovers at risk.

With wild harvests of oysters in significant decline throughout the Gulf region, aquaculture could be our last line of defense to save the Gulf oyster.

Gulf oyster production is down all across the region. Oysters are a canary in the coal mine showing us the toll that years of pollution and poor water management are taking their toll on the Gulf.

Escambia County will send letters of support for Gulf Coast Oyster Farm's revised application to the Florida Department of Agriculture after moving the planned farm out of the view of waterfront residents. The new oyster farm will now be north of Pensacola Bay Oyster Co.'s current farm in Escambia Bay. ... See more

A new oyster farm planned for Escambia Bay is getting support from the commission after the company agreed to move its planned farm out of view of residents.

Living shorelines are a third of the cost of a traditional seawall and fare much better in severe weather. As coastal communities push back against traditional seawall construction, living shorelines are emerging as a scalable, environmentally sound solution to coping with sea level rise. ... See more

More coastal towns are building "living shorelines" for storm and flood protection.

The winner of the oyster eating contest slurped down 44 DOZEN (528 total) in 8 minutes. How many do you think you could put down in 8 minutes?

The New Orleans Oyster Festival filled Woldenberg Riverfront Park on June 1 and 2 with food, drink and contests.

Check out those nutritional facts! Tag your favorite oyster farmer.

Oyster has amazing benefits that include weight loss, increased bone strength, and strong immune system. Oysters are a good source of protein, vitamins and nutrients.

Everyone, welcome the state of Texas to the party!

New bill by Rep. Todd Hunter legalizes oyster farms

“Transforming how we produce seafood through strategic investment in innovative, more sustainable production methods may ultimately represent the difference between a healthy, abundant, and profitable food system, and one that degrades the environment, destroys value, and fails to meet the growing food security challenge,” the report states. ... See more

More than half of the world's seafood now comes from farms, and that percentage is projected to rise as the global population grows. How can the aquaculture industry ensure sustainability?

You simply can't miss this article featuring Cainnon Gregg of Pelican Oyster Co.. Check it out!

It took an oyster education in landlocked Atlanta to send Jess Graves home, to consider her roots in the oyster beds of Apalachicola Bay.

Volunteer gardeners are taking the reins and assisting with oyster restoration. If you have a waterfront property, there is absolutely no reason you shouldn't try it for yourself! The oysters reared by volunteer gardeners can then be transplanted at restoration sites. Contact local organizations in your watershed and ask them about oyster gardening! ... See more

Oysters are like snakes… you either like them or you hate them. You rarely hear someone say – “yea, their okay”. It’s either I can’t get enough of them, or they are the most disgusting thing in t… ... See more

Flagler, St. Johns, and Nassau County folks: the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, University of Florida is looking for volunteer oyster gardeners. Check it out!

Also in Your Town: Flagler Schools students awarded Medallion of Excellence.

Aquaculture is coming to Franklin County! This piece discusses some of the concerns amongst stakeholders yet provides a framework for how to appropriately select a lease site. Congrats to Jeff Wren on his Rattlesnake Cove site! ... See more

Franklin County commissioners signaled Tuesday their support to the growing interest in farming aquaculture leases in Apalachicola Bay, but want to see

Attention Panhandle Folks: Barley Brine is an oyster and craft beer event that will be going down this weekend in Downtown Pensacola. Saturday is the main event, with oyster farmers from Gulf Springs Sea Farm, Portersville Bay Oyster Company, Lowcountry Oyster Co., and many more showcasing their finest. There will also be craft brew tastings from Abita Brewing Company, Parish Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing, Good People Brewing Company, Idyll Hounds Brewing Company, and more.

Alongside the beer tasting, attendees can opt for an additional Oyster Showcase for $20, which is the best way to experience the variety of oysters from farmers in the region. ... See more

Barleybrine is a celebration of Gulf oysters and craft beer, being hosted by Blue Collards this April 4-6 in Pensacola, Florida.

Curt Hemmel runs Bay Shellfish Company, Florida's largest clam hatchery. In addition to culturing clams, the hatchery also produces oysters, scallops, and an exciting new species with excellent aquaculture potential, the sunray venus clam. ... See more

Hemmel is the "Pied Piper of clams."

Florida Gulf Coast University is launching a new Water School. Officials say the school will focus on five key issues including: climate change, fisheries, beaches, seagrass beds, and ecosystem health. They hope learn how red tide and blue-green algae impact people and restoration and remediation by studying oyster reefs and seagrass planting. ... See more

Florida Gulf Coast University launches The Water School to focus on water quality issues in Florida.