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Franklin County commissioners oppose the expansion of shellfish leases in Alligator Harbor. Are the commissioners protecting the best interest of their county or standing in the way of progress?

http://www.apalachtimes.com/news/20180405/state-to-expand-aquaculture-leases ... See more

County commissioners are concerned about being cut out of decisionmaking regarding the oyster and clam leases earmarked for Alligator Harbor and

Bill Walton is Dr. Oyster. His effort to promote use of off-bottom farming techniques in the Gulf Region is unparalleled.

http://bittersoutherner.com/oysters-alabama-style/

This article perfectly describes the dillema amongst Florida oystermen. The fear of abandoning our natural resources fuels the reluctance to adopt aquaculture as an alternative. Aquaculture can supplement, but will never supplant wild stocks.

http://www.tampabay.com/projects/2018/special-report/shell-game/panhandle-apalachicola-wild-oysters-aquaculture/ ... See more

In Apalachicola, there's plenty of blame to go around when it comes to the disastrous oyster beds. But to know the truth and the future, you have to follow the shells.