Oyster Farmers, Lobster Haulers Take Their Turf Battle to Maine State House

Consideration of a bill that would establish a task force to study aquaculture sustainability across Maine evolved on Tuesday into a familiar squabble between those financially invested in the budding industry and fishing professionals who feel their livelihood is under siege.

Commercial Oyster Farms Thriving in Alabama Waters

February 15, 2019 John Mullen, Lagniappe Weekly

Off-the-bottom oyster farming is taking place on both sides of Mobile Bay, with farmers growing and wholesaling oysters headed for the restaurant table.

Investors are Backing Southeast’s Largest Oyster Farms

February 11, 2019 Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

The largest ever oyster farms in Southeast Alaska could be coming soon. That’s in line with the state’s Mariculture Task Force that sees the potential for a $100 million industry in Alaska.