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Oyster lovers unite! This lens is about oysters, oyster reefs, conservation, aquaculture, and of course, cooking and enjoying oysters.
Oysters
Oysters are a good source of Protein, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium, and Phosphorus. They also contain Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Selenium.
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The Famous Chincoteague Oysters
Oysters and Chincoteague have a long history, as the industry has thrived here since colonial times. Chincoteague was once a major producer of oysters, with the product being exported in tremendous numbers by sailing vessel, wagon, and rail. The oyster industry is still thriving and oysters are available locally and nationally.
Much more information about Chincoteague Island's history and oysters is available at the local Oyster and Maritime Museum on Maddox Blvd.
Oysters are prepared in many ways including single fried, oyster fritters, steamed oysters, oyster stuffing, oyster stew and even raw on the half shell.
Visitors wishing to enjoy oysters at home can buy oysters in the shell or shucked. Local markets such as Capt. Zack's Seafood Carryouts carry fresh or cooked oysters and Chincoteague oysters are on the menu of almost every restaurant on the island.
Other island seafood includes lobsters, clams, crabs, scallops, fish and more.
More information can be found on the Chincoteague Island Virginia website.
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"Our preliminary efforts have laid the groundwork for a major rethinking of ecological and economic strategies to restore oysters in our Bay," said OAC Chairman Bill Eichbaum. "Business as usual will not restore the oyster. To be successful, we must go far beyond past efforts."
In September Secretary Griffin appointed 21 scientists, watermen, anglers, businessmen, economists, environmental advocates and elected officials to serve on the Commission, which is charged with advising the state on matters relating to oysters and strategies for rebuilding and managing the oyster population in Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay.
"Finding a solution to restoring Maryland's once vibrant oyster population requires us to investigate new approaches that provide oysters the best possible chance to thrive," said Dr. Donald Boesch, commission member and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science President. "It is also critical that any new oyster management measures are based on the best scientific understanding that we have."
Recognizing that current oyster populations in Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay can neither provide important ecological functions nor sustain an economically viable fishery, the OAC report offers findings on the status of Maryland's oyster population, oyster bar habitat, sanctuaries, public and private oyster fisheries, managed reserves, economics and enforcement of closed oyster areas. eded during at least the first 10 years to support a revitalized Maryland oyster restoration program that includes increased hatchery production, increased oyster bar habitat rehabilitation, population monitoring, oyster bar habitat mapping and characterization, research and enforcement.
"We all want a well managed fishery and recognize that change is needed, but we need to move ahead in a way that doesn't leave the commercial oyster industry behind," said Ben Parks, Commission and Maryland Watermen's Association member. "If we all work together and implement a carefully planned transition, we can have both."
"We hope that DNR will begin exploring implementation of the Commission's interim findings," added Chairman Eichbaum.
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Oyster Recipes
1/2 each celery, diced
1/2 each red & green bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup bacon bits, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 quarts milk
1 1/2 cups cream
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 potato, diced
Fry bacon.
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Slowly add milk and cream while stirring
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