Oyster Bay’s oyster populations are declining, but researchers are seeking solutions

Oyster Bay’s oyster populations are declining, but researchers are seeking solutions

Oyster populations have declined in Oyster Bay, while development and nutrient runoff have contributed to water-quality concerns in the bay. Modern oyster harvesting began in Oyster Bay in the mid-19th century, when the mollusk’s population ranged from the thousands to the millions, Christine Suter, executive director at Friends of the Bay said in an interview. ...