The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is expected to revisit the five-year ban at the end of the year.

The bay, which once supplied more than 90 percent of Florida’s oysters, has been on life support for nearly a decade.

A tasty getaway awaits on Florida's Gulf Coast. Dine on fresh oysters and lobster or reel in your own catch of the day at ...

The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater mismanagement, habitat destruction and economic development at odds with ...

For most Floridians — who get nearly all their oysters from Apalachicola Bay — this only meant that their favorite raw bar imported stocks from Louisiana and Texas for a couple of years while ...

Florida's economy is deeply intertwined with its environment; a perfect example is Apalachicola Bay. This bay once accounted for 10% of the nation’s oyster production. However, oyster production ...

Restoring Apalachicola Bay Oysters Historically, nearly 90% of Florida’s and 10% of the nation’s wild oysters came from Apalachicola Bay. This year, the Governor is recommending $30 million in funding ...

Florida’s Apalachicola River, once a symbol of abundance and beauty, is now a battleground for our planet’s future. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) plans to approve a ...