🦪 Georgia just wrapped up its first summer oyster harvest season.
Traditionally, oyster harvesting was limited to cooler months, when bacteria harmful to humans, like Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, are most active. New regulations passed by the Georgia Board of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division now permit closed-season harvesting under strict conditions.
For harvesters to be in compliance with these new regulations, they must submit a comprehensive harvesting plan, submerge oysters for at least 14 consecutive days prior to harvest, and more.
This week, GPB has a photo story with a look at the entire process from hatchery to table.
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