Its economic value is higher: «According to industry and federal officials, the West Coast oyster industry generates about 3,000 jobs and has a total annual economic impact of about $ 207 million — significant numbers for their coastal communities.» (hubpages.com)
We are now modeling different levels of oyster industry size and how it would affect nitrogen removal in Great Bay,» Grizzle said. (sciencedaily.com)
According to a recent Grist article, the acidification of the ocean is threatening the Pacific Northwest's famed oyster industry. (climatechangepredictions.org)