Chief Farm Officer Patrick Oliver, right, and crew member Josh Dusci spread quarter-sized juvenile oysters into cages to be placed in the Rappahannock River in Topping, Va., on May 9, 2016. Rappahannock Oyster Company is a century-old business that has switched to aquaculture in recent years to yield a more sustainable harvest. (Photos by Will Parson)
Back in the 1960's, members of our SCUBA club used to dive in 50 degree waters (VERY COLD) off Point Lookout in MD for oysters. We'd collect about a bushel's worth and take them back to serve raw, Oyster's Rockefeller, fried, etc in a big oyster party. Glad companies like Rappahannock are farming them so more people can enjoy these delights without depleting the oyster population.
Hey, when you seed the spat, do they all pretty much survive no matter how the little critters land?
Fascinating story, especially for those of us on the west coast of the states. A great variety of attention getting photos make perfect illustrations for this informational piece.
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Back in the 1960's, members of our SCUBA club used to dive in 50 degree waters (VERY COLD) off Point Lookout in MD for oysters. We'd collect about a bushel's worth and take them back to serve raw, Oyster's Rockefeller, fried, etc in a big oyster party. Glad companies like Rappahannock are farming them so more people can enjoy these delights without depleting the oyster population.
Hey, when you seed the spat, do they all pretty much survive no matter how the little critters land?
Fascinating story, especially for those of us on the west coast of the states. A great variety of attention getting photos make perfect illustrations for this informational piece.
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