In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, Louisiana’s oyster community continues working to get its business back to normal – and progress is being made in many areas.
In some parts of the state, however, farmers and harvesters still are trying to assess storm damage to oyster beds and dig out as the seasonal harvest begins this month.
A standing room only crowd listened as Mike Voisin (right), chief executive of Motivatit Seafoods, represented the Gulf coast on a panel which members from the east and west coast seafood industries. The “Shellfish 101″ briefing on Capitol Hill was aimed at educating Congressional staffers on challenges facing both Louisiana’s and the national seafood community, including damages from Hurricane Isaac and threats to the H2B Visa workforce. Photo: Louisiana Seafood News
After testing for bacteria and other contaminants, all of the state’s oyster areas along and near the Gulf Coast and bays were cleared and reopened by state health officials.
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