Oyster

2024 - 2 - 14

Exciting Oyster Trends and Initiatives in US News

Discover the latest updates on oyster specials, sustainable seafood movements, and community events in US trending news.

In the bustling culinary scene of Wilmington-area restaurants, 11 oyster specials are creating a buzz, showcasing the growing popularity of locally grown and harvested oysters. Meanwhile, a PBS documentary is set to premiere in spring 2024, shedding light on blue food technology and the sustainable seafood movement. The annual Shuckin' on the Strand Oyster roast is eagerly anticipated, promising a feast for seafood enthusiasts.

Innovative ventures like the Minterbrook Oyster Company's upcoming Laguna's restaurant, run by the basketball-loving Kingman family, are adding flair to the oyster industry. 'Oyster Daddy' Ryan Anderson is revolutionizing oyster harvesting with his Little Moon Oyster Ranch in Grand Isle, Louisiana, emphasizing the care needed in this process.

On the community front, the Town of Oyster Bay is hosting an environmental poster contest and a Black History Month celebration. Additionally, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's efforts to restore native oyster populations are highlighted for their potential in boosting climate resilience and environmental health.

Interesting Facts: 1. Oyster lobby advocates shell recycling, supported by Virginia legislators. 2. The humble oyster plays a crucial role in combating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability, as emphasized in recent reports.

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11 oyster specials to check out at Wilmington-area restaurants (StarNewsOnline.com)

A selection of raw oysters from Seabird restaurant. North Carolina grown and harvested oysters have been gaining in popularity and acclaim for the delicious ...

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PBS documentary on blue food technology to premiere spring 2024 ... (SeafoodSource)

SeafoodSource is closely following the sustainable seafood movement by compiling a regular round-up of sector updates about sustainability initiatives and.

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The much-anticipated 15th annual Shuckin' on the Strand Oyster ... (WMBF)

The roast is a ...

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Minterbrook Oyster Company hopes Laguna's will be a slam dunk ... (Gig Harbor Now)

Laguna's, an oyster bar-style restaurant operated by the hoops-crazy Kingman family, hopes to open in spring 2025.

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Meet 'Oyster Daddy': A new way to harvest oysters is growing in ... (WWLTV.com)

GRAND ISLE, La. — After years working in the hospitality industry, Ryan Anderson quit his job to start Little Moon Oyster Ranch. “It takes a lot of care.

Town Announces Environmental Poster Contest for 4th Grade ... (Town of Oyster Bay)

To raise awareness on the impact of trees in our communities, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced the ...

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Town to Celebrate Black History Month – Town of Oyster Bay (Town of Oyster Bay)

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino will host a Black History Month celebration on February 22nd at 6:30pm at Oyster Bay Town Hall.

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"Hope on the Halfshell" - Oyster Restoration Efforts Aimed to Protect ... (WBOC TV 16)

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has released a new report outlining how restoring the Bay's native oyster populations could bolster climate resilience ...

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Chesapeake oyster recovery key to climate resilience and healthy ... (Baltimore Fishbowl)

For the fourth year in a row, Chesapeake Bay oyster populations have been above the median, a welcome sign for recovery efforts in the region, according to ...

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Should a Tiverton cove be exclusively used for recreation? Oyster ... (The Providence Journal)

The legislation "epitomizes the 'Not In My Backyard' sentiment" and would also be a problem for lobstermen, said brothers Sean and Patrick Bowen.

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“Hope on the Half Shell:” Report says oysters can fight climate ... (WHRO)

The humble oyster is one of local leaders' greatest tools in the fight against climate change, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says in a new report.

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New report details progress on restoring Maryland's oyster population. (Fox Baltimore)

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) released a new report on oyster restoration efforts and what benefits they will have for the community.

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Oyster restoration has broad benefits for Chesapeake Bay, report finds (E&E News)

Making use of oysters' natural benefits is critical to helping the estuary deal with climate risks and sea-level rise, according to the report.

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Oyster lobby pitches shell recycling as Virginia legislators slurp up ... (WVTF)

Let me show everyone how to do this correctly," said Prince William County Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy before slurping down a tasty oyster from the ...

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