Florida’s oyster industry plans comeback after years of decline

Florida’s oyster industry plans comeback after years of decline

Florida’s Apalachicola Bay, once producing 90% of the state’s oysters, has been closed since 2020 due to environmental collapse.

FL Gov DeSantis' Budget Plans $30 Million for Apalachicola Oysters

OutdoorHub FL Gov DeSantis’ Budget Plans $30 Million for Apalachicola Oysters Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has prioritized preserving Florida’s natural resources by prioritizing Florida’s oyster reefs. Oysters and the reefs they form are pretty much the backbone of coastal ecosystems and the inshore fisheries. The oyster reefs form three-dimensional structures in the water that provide habitats for other aquatic creatures like crabs and fish. A…