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 ...

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 ...

Over the last three decades, Florida’s ancient oyster reefs, particularly those in the Apalachicola Bay, have suffered catastrophic declines. The culprits are familiar: pollution, overharvesting ...

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 ...