What factors are really impacting the loss of Apalachicola's world-famous oysters? A new research project called the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative is out to get the answers and use those results to guide future policy regarding the bay's iconic seafood. Listen to host Tom Flanigan talk with ABSI project leaders and Community Advisory Board members about progress of the project.
February 25th at 3 pm -- Apalachicola Bay System Initiative, Sandra Brooke Sandra Brooke, project lead of the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative, will give an overview of the Initiative describing what has been done so far, what will occur in the upcoming year, who is involved, and how to stay up to date on the project
Dive into the work of the ABSI research team as they kick off new projects in 2021.
From completing oyster density and subtidal sampling to fish surveys, learn what the ABSI team has been up to as 2020 comes to an end.
A farewell to the oystermen - a tribute to Apalachicola and its resilient and vibrant residents.
Dr. Sandra Brooke talks of seeking solutions to the oyster collapse in Florida's Apalachicola Bay
The Commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission unanimously voted to approve proposed draft rule changes that would close commercial and recreational harvest of oysters in Apalachicola Bay through December 31, 2025. Photo Credit: Erik Lovestrand, Florida Sea Grant
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has unanimously voted to shut down the state's iconic Apalachicola oyster fishery after years of drought and other pressures have devastated wild oyster beds. PC: NPR
"...changes in water salinity, habitat loss, overfishing, and other problems have decimated oyster populations, leading to today’s decision by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to halt wild oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay—a difficult but necessary step toward building healthier reefs that can support oystering in the future."
FSUCML is thrilled to announce the receipt of our Skeeter SX230, donated graciously to the lab by Skeeter and Yahama's Rightwaters Initiative.
