Oysters in BL

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Originally Posted by MathGeek

This is not exactly true. The reefs in the S end of the lake were destroyed by overharvesting, including a lot of illegal taking, in 2010.

High salinity levels have prevented the reefs from coming back and hindered restoration efforts, but it is well documented that overharvesting, rather than high salinity killed the reefs.

Since lower salinity levels are needed to restore reefs (or build new ones), restoration efforts do well to proceed further N in the lake where salinity levels are lower. Building of reefs for habitat improvement also does well to work in areas protected from harvest.

I am refering to man made oyster reef. Built, growing, never harvested and died due to lake conditions. I am sure you are in contact with Patrick B. ask him he can explain it. The lack of oysters in the south end of the lake is thought to be due to lake conditions, not harvesting. Where is it documented? Not to argue that the oyster dredging should be stopped, I think it should. But don't get sidetracked into thinking that stopping that will cure the problem.