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Originally Posted by Reggoh
The biologist just stated that there "other factors" like predation. He specifically mentioned whatever the "snail" predator was. He didn't say that was the only predator. I don't know jack about Oyster Predators other than what I read and someone credible tells me. If you say that Black Drum are the dominant predator to oysters, I will take it to the bank because I consider you very credible.
I agree that dredging is the dominant factor, my stance is that it is not the ONLY factor to be considered.
Is oyster dredging allowed in Sabine?
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Good point, I was thinking of oyster drills (the snail) as a parasite rather than a predator because they are smaller than oysters, but many biologists consider them a predator because they destroy oysters.
I don't think anyone really knows whether oyster drills or black drum represents the bigger challenge in restoring and maintaining healthy oyster reefs. See:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_drill
Oystering is not allowed in Sabine. Sabine has the best oyster reefs in Louisiana.