Oyster Aquaculture VIMS July 25

ByOlivia Bada

Oyster Aquaculture

Thursday, July 25th 2013
7pm
VIMS – Watermen’s Hall, McHugh Auditorium
1375 Greate Road
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
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An oyster gardener learns to build a Taylor float to raise oysters in local watersAn oyster gardener learns to build a Taylor float to raise oysters in local waters
Join Ms. Karen Hudson of VIMS as she explores the practice of oyster aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay.Register.
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Oyster Aquaculture

The practice of raising caged oysters–whether for profit, recreation or restoration–is growing by leaps and bounds in Virginia’s portion of Chesapeake Bay. Join VIMS shellfish aquaculture agent Karen Hudson as she describes oyster growing from hatchery to market and discusses some of the issues surrounding the practice.

Hudson’s presentation is the July installment of the 2013 After Hours Lecture Series at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Reservations to this free public lecture series are required due to limited space. Register to attend in person or call 804-684-7846 for further information. Register to view the online webinar.

Contact
804-684-7846, programs@vims.edu

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    Olivia Bada is one of the driving forces behind WilliamsburgFamilies.com, a trusted resource for locals and visitors alike. With over 14 years of experience curating the best family-friendly events, activities, and attractions in Williamsburg, VA, Olivia has become a trusted writer in the community. Her passion for connecting families to their local area is evident in the comprehensive guides, event listings, and reviews she shares on the site. She shares information on local events including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Yorktown, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, New Town, Merchants Square, York River State Park, Chippokes State Park and Yorktown Battlefield View all posts CEO

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