Sheila-woman, The author of East Like A Fish certainly has had an interesting journey. I enjoyed reading your analysis...I may have to read the book so I can make some dreams!
They've been using oysters in the Chesapeake Bay to help restore the water quality. Several years ago Delaware Inland Bays and the State also started to lease oyster beds in the Rehoboth & Indian River Bay. It was an idea loved by some - hated by others. Some of the aquaculture beds have been damaged by boats (more of a need to dredge issue that malicious I think), but a few years back for the first time in many years - a Delaware oyster appeared on a local restaurant menu. Success! Then there are those that suddenly realize oysters are bottom feeders and eat all the garbage that settles on the bed of the bay - and they're grossed out. Well - so are catfish There's much more that comes from the waters that is edible than just seafood. Personally - I'm not an oyster lover for food - but for their ability to help clean the bay waters - to make other seafood edible again - I'm all for aquaculture.
Sheila-woman, The author of East Like A Fish certainly has had an interesting journey. I enjoyed reading your analysis...I may have to read the book so I can make some dreams!
They've been using oysters in the Chesapeake Bay to help restore the water quality. Several years ago Delaware Inland Bays and the State also started to lease oyster beds in the Rehoboth & Indian River Bay. It was an idea loved by some - hated by others. Some of the aquaculture beds have been damaged by boats (more of a need to dredge issue that malicious I think), but a few years back for the first time in many years - a Delaware oyster appeared on a local restaurant menu. Success! Then there are those that suddenly realize oysters are bottom feeders and eat all the garbage that settles on the bed of the bay - and they're grossed out. Well - so are catfish There's much more that comes from the waters that is edible than just seafood. Personally - I'm not an oyster lover for food - but for their ability to help clean the bay waters - to make other seafood edible again - I'm all for aquaculture.
Love hearing this!
Go for it Sheila!
I might need a first mate, Mike!