Georgia's Oyster Rule Opens Harvesting During Warmer Months
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Oyster farmers in Georgia now have the option to harvest their crops during warmer months under a new rule approved this week by the Georgia Board of Natural Resources.
The new regulation establishes strict time and temperature controls for certified Master Harvesters to harvest oysters when the weather is warm and when harmful bacteria are most active.
"This rule is a major step forward for Georgia's shellfish industry," said Doug Haymans, director of the Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, which regulates the state's shellfish industry...
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