COOS BAY — After 18 months of regulatory hoop-jumping, a pair of fishermen have joined one of the most tightly regulated — and potentially lucrative — industries in the state.
In March, Todd Osten and Rob Taylor became the first locals to harvest and sell clams for human consumption in 20 years.
While most bay residents are no stranger to clam digging, commercial collecting is a maze of red tape. Osten and Taylor have one of only 15 permits in the state for harvesting.
As the profile of West Coast Clams grows among restaurant owners, the pair hope they can leverage their exclusive status to attract a national seafood distributor.
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