After five years of being closed, Apalachicola Bay could open back up for oyster harvesting. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering partially opening the Apalachicola Bay for wild oyster harvesting. The bay collapsed in 2013, and it’s been closed since 2020 to allow the oyster reefs to recover.
Student Star: Erin Tilly
Biology and environmental science student Erin Tilly is making an impact at Florida State University through her dedicated research on intertidal reefs in Apalachicola Bay. As an Honors in the Major student and an IDEA Grant recipient, Tilly is committed to assessing reef conditions in the Big Bend region. Her work has been recognized at conferences and symposiums across the country.