Oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay could be shut down
Florida might shut down bay known nationally for its oysters The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is scheduled to vote on the closure Wednesday during a virtual meeting. Author: Brendan Farrington The Associated Press Published: 8:02 AM EST December 16, 2020 Updated: 12:22 PM EST December 16, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, Fla — Because of a dwindling oyster population, a Florida agency is expected to shut down oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay through the end of 2025, dealing a blow to an area that historically produced 90% of the sta...
Source: wtsp.com