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WFSU Perspectives Covers ABSI


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.

ANERR's Sci-Cafe Highlights ABSI


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

Florida Suspends Apalachicola Oyster Fishing to Help Species Rebound


"...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."