Coverage dated October 2, 2026

Georgia extends oyster harvest closure due to unusually warm water

Headline from Valdosta Daily Times

Georgia is extending the annual closure of the oyster harvest season because of unusually warm ocean temperatures. Officials say the closure, which usually ends September 30, will continue until the water is safe for wild oysters.

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    Georgia is extending the annual closure of the oyster harvest season because of unusually warm ocean temperatures. Officials say the closure, which usually ends September 30, will continue until the water is safe for wild oysters.

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