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Oyster shells are recycled by planting them on soft muddy bottom

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Description

Oyster shells are recycled by planting them on soft muddy bottom. This gives afirm surface for the attachment of young oysters and helps provide larger crops.

Photographer

Archival photograph by Mr. Sean Linehan

Display Date

1938 Ca.

Location

Near Beaufort, South Carolina

Collection

Historic Fisheries

NOAA Affiliation

NOS

Keywords

Fisheries

Historical