Posted on 07/16/2020 8:14:07 AM PDT by Jacquerie
The industry relies on wild oysters? They don't farm in Apalachicola Bay?
Oysters are what is referred to as an “acquired taste”
I ate my first fresh oysters at a bar in Clearwater, in 1972 at 10 cents each.
After about 4 dozen, I got a little queasy.
They were bringing the boats right to the dock at the back of the restaurant, but it's been years and I can't remember the name of the joint.
It was not fancy, but all of the seafood was terrific.
That sounds like the ‘Marylanders Grow Oysters’ program:
http://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/MGO/index.aspx
Similar I guess, but these are for personal consumption. I know the ones my friend gets are sterile.
Dang! I have many fond memories of outstanding bass fishing on Lakes Seminole and Eufaula (George) back in the 70's, 80's, & 90's...
Would hate to think that that is gone now...
Such great memories.
Such great memories.
Yes, there is at least one oyster farm. I don’t know enough about the industry as to how they deal with predators. But overall, the industry relied on wild oysters. The nature of Apalachicola Bay, it’s single tributary, generally avoids the problems of the Chesapeake watershed. Anyway, we can hopefully expect the number of farms to explode.
From the early 70s I remember shanty Oyster Bars along HWY 98 leading to Apalach. They served fresh oysters, saltine crackers, hot sauce and Budweiser beer. The cost was minimal.
Yes, I remember those too! The oyster shanties dotted the road. I am a sentimental girl, and I love what I like to call “Old Florida”. It’s not quite that way these days, except in spots. Like you said in your earlier post, such great memories!
The ban applies to WILD oysters. An opportunity for oyster farming.
Aw, shucks.
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